”Deborah smiled and said, “She means it’s for all of us.”Teresa glowered more deeply and said, “Yeah, whatever.”“I’m glad to partake.�...�“Of course you are,” said Teresa, “You didn’t help make it.”“I’ll make dinner tomorrow then,” he said, and Teresa nodded.That seemed to have turned the trick, and they passed the lasagna, bread, and salad around, and while the three mostly talked to each other, they did not turn so as to exclude him entirely. He added a comment from time to time that was accepted. .. like years? ... maybe.Placing her perfumed handkerchief over her nose and taking very shallow breaths only as often as absolutely necessary, she was peeking in backdoors up the street ... the tannery end ... and down the street ... the stable end when a canvas bag was thrust over her head and the drawstring tightened just enough to stop what little breath she had.It would be exceptionally unfair and a complete distortion of the facts to say... She fell like a ton of bricks. Conversely, it. I chose to wear the same outfit that Tony at first suggested. It was a black and red leather corset that laced up in the back. It was so supple that it wasn't the least bit uncomfortable to wear. I put on black stockings that attached to the built-in garter. With it I put on 4 inch black stiletto heals that I already owned. To top it off, I donned a black leather cloak that you'd see bad-guys wear in the movies. Tony suggested I wear zippered panties with my ensemble, but having a naked crotch. ‘What’s the matter?’ Jason asked with genuine concern in his voice. He’d noticed the single, fat tear as it trickled slowly down Evelyn’s cheek. ‘I don’t know,’ Evelyn replied truthfully. ‘It’s a strange day, I can’t explain.’ The feeling of connection grew between them, both of them feeling the pull simultaneously this time. Jason regarded Evelyn levelly, and she returned his stare just as directly. The room was as silent as it could get. There was only the sound of the waves and Buster’s mild.