I nervously sat at the far end and together wewatched a movie on cable. Other than getting up to get us some soda andcrackers, something Neal claimed ...as also in the girlfriend realm, theevening went smoothly and without any other mention of girlfriendduties. At the end of the movie, Neal got up and said he was heading forbed and would see me in the morning. He also said that he had put therest of Susan's things in the drawers and closets of my room and that Ishould go through her them to see. They were sitting on the couch, Hub at one end and Doug at the other. As she sat down between them, she couldn't help recalling the other night when she'd sat on this very same couch with Hub and his friend.Scooting closer to her husband, she glanced Hub's way and noticed that he was watching her out of the corner of his eye. >From his amused expression, she knew that he too was remembering that night. Sue turned her attention on the TV set. She snuggled up to Doug and tried to get interested. ‘Yes, you can help. I’m leaving now but I’ll be back in an hour for my money. Make sure big shot here is gone by then.’ As Parker began to respond, Ming stepped between them. Her wide eyes stared at Parker and she gave an imperceptible shake of her head. ‘That’s no problem, Desmond,’ she soothingly said as she slid her slender arm around his waist. It seemed he calmed a little as he felt her smooth body press into his side. ‘Here, I’ll walk you to the door.’ ‘That man’s gonna be your downfall. Judge Jack walked into the court room and paused to look around. He so enjoyed that moment of attention. It made those many minutes spent getting an on-line law degree worthwhile. He frowned when he spotted the top of someone’s head poking up above the defendant’s table. He muttered, “Do not let him get to you.”“Hello, Judge Jack,” Chom shouted.“Hi, Judge Jack,” Pip shouted.The judge made his way over to his chair and sat down. He was reaching for his gavel when the bailiff shouted, “You may.