“It’s about keeping control of the situation. Remember the conversation in the car?”“Does everyone agree to those rules?” Samantha asked.The...e were nods of assent.“First question,” Samantha said. “When was your first real kiss? I was seventeen!”Everyone else ranged from thirteen to seventeen.“Second question,” Samantha said. “Have you let a guy touch your boob? I have!”Liz laughed, “Obviously! And yes, but only over my shirt!”“I have!” Ellie giggled. “Obviously!”Only Louise hadn’t, which also. She wanted to make sure thatLuke did not enjoy his day out that much after he got home. When Luke saidit would be nice to have another small piece of cake after dinner gaveLori an idea, drop the cake.After the kids were done, Fred packed them in the van to take them to thepark. Alice was sitting in the living room as they left. The time to startoperation cake drop was upon Lori. Lori told her mom she would get theslices. The newest attack in the War of the Twins was almost foiled rightafter. Had you told me two weeks ago that I would meet the man of my dreams, I would have said you are so full of shit. But here I am, sitting next to you. I am so in love with you and I am also scared silly about tomorrow.” she explainedI knew what she meant, when she said she is scared. I am too. We get back to our real lives and the fantasy just fades away. She was deeply hurt all those years ago and opening up and allowing someone in, has to be tough for her to do. For me, it is a new experience.. She sighed. “You can kick that window out and help me through it so I can drive away”, she said.I shook my head. “I’m afraid the grieving family wouldn’t appreciate the broken window. That, and your son is probably wondering where you’re at by now.”Jade thought about it for a second. “I think my boy messed up my hair”, she said with a smirk as I slipped my jacket on.I walked over to her and ran my hand through her hair to smooth it. She tossed her head and smiled back at me, then kissed me on.