’ ‘Or he’ll run away in horror.’ ‘Would you cut that out?’ David asked in an exasperated voice. ‘You’re never going to get anywhere wi...h that attitude.’ He grabbed her arm. ‘Come on, we’ll get rid of your fear of rejection. We’ll go up and ask some random guy to kiss you.’ ‘No!’ she said, horrified, jerking her arm away. ‘I can’t do that.’ ‘You never just let go. You were always uptight with me. You need to learn to let go. Relax, and stop worrying. If he says no, it’s not the end of the world.. "I took the tray and started to take the covers off the food. My Mom decided to continue while I started feeding Jenny."Jenny, it's 7:30 now. At 9, the doctor will be here to evaluate you. He'll make Mark get lost for a few hours while he does his job. Mark, I brought your bike with me today. I want you to go home for a while and take a shower. Your odor is announcing your presence rather rudely." Yes Mother."Jenny was eating like she hadn't seen food in weeks. I was actually having trouble. Scott opened a jar of wine and poured beakers for all of them. The wine led to a lowering of the girls' inhibitions and they began to allude to Scott spending time with Hella quite openly. Gabrain was grinning at Scott's obvious discomfort, especially when Hella began to make it clear that she was by no means averse to the girls' suggestions. Scott managed to remain calm throughout the teasing and tried to bring the episode to an end suggesting it was time they all turned in. Fiona tried one. Now I want to try and help the others. Will you help me do that too?" Yes, my little love."Her breath caught and Steven realised he had gone too far."I think you've reached the daughter stage," he said softly.Her eyes clouded momentarily but she recovered herself and smiled up at him."I'll still call you Uncle Steven though."He nodded smilingly down at her and then hugged her hard. "Come on," he said. "It's time we had a drink." And time I cooked some supper."They went through to the kitchen..