.. I just couldn’t. What would happen when my son found out?”“Yeah, I see what you mean. Stripping is kind of a public thing isn’t it?”“I ...ried to get a second mortgage with another bank but when they found out I was overdue ... I’ve even tried a loan shark but I’ve got nothing in the way of collateral.”“Have you tried robbing one of those banks?” suggested Georgia smiling.“I ... I’m just at the end of my tether.”“Look, Gwen, I know how you feel about it, but I could hook you up with some guys. " Joe said.Selena sighed deeply knowing that the moment she had waited for all week was near.True to his word, Joe's little roadster was in the garage in moments and he was getting her door. His arthritic knees were barking from all the walking and sitting of the evening, but it didn't seem to matter now.They were on and off the elevator in moments and in the living room."Why don't you sit on he sofa and open the curtains. I'll get us an ice wine nightcap and we can look at the view of the city. Before he could speak she was sitting at the table with him passing him food.Before Josh picked up his fork to eat, he spoke the first thing on his mind. "How did you get in? I know I locked my doors before I left this morning."As Shay casually scooped food on her plate she answered. "I am sorry, but I should have told you that I have a key."With a more curious face, "How did you get a key to my house?"Shay still oblivious to his direct questions, continued to put more food on the plate. When. In one word, comedic. Nothing closer to a woman’s heart than the simple joy of laughter. I leaned close in this time. I could feel her relaxing. That was good. “Question number 1. Are you seeing black men now?” “Yes.” “Question number 2. More than one?” “Yes.” “Question number 3.” I paused for a moment. “Fuck the Question numbers.” She giggled. “Ok” “How many different black men are you seeing right now.” “Three regularly, a fourth, sometimes.” .