”“I agree. Did you force Cilla the first time?”“God no. I was less than a year older than her and I worried about being in the same room with ...e. Then, before we went to sleep, I really worried what was going to happen to her when I had to go to the post. She had so little money and no friends. Cilla and I slept in bed together and she asked me to kiss her. It seemed like the thing to do when she asked me to make love to her.”“I’m sure it was. I’m glad she had a few happy days in her life. I. ”“Why not?”“Rick’s in the room for one thing.”“Rick knows about sex,” Grandpa replied. “We all do.”“I don’t,” Mom said. She took a step that left her inches from Patty. “I don’t how women make love.”“What’s going on here?” Patty whispered.“I want to make love to you,” Mom replied in a low, sexy voice.Mom held Patty’s head in both hands as she kissed her long and hard. Patty didn’t resist as Grandpa gently pulled her arms behind her back and handcuffed her wrists together. Mom nibbled down her. .. I probably won't be here long." Oh, okay. So, you wanna go upstairs? I was just hanging out and waiting for Angela to call, anyway." Were you planning on leaving?" I asked, wondering why he hadn't said something when I'd asked if I was interrupting anything."When she calls," Seth replied, shrugging as he led the way upstairs. "I have to go to work later, too, but not until four thirty. She could call anytime between then and now." Oh."We reached Seth's room, and a quick look around told me. Pessimistically, she thought, fat chance.Finally, the plane was docking at the gate. Allie brushed her hand though her very short hair and waited.Twenty or so people got off of the airplane and filed past her. None looked like what she was expecting. Finally, what looked like the last on board came wandering off with a duffle bag. Pimple-faced, young, ugly, and lost. It had to be him."Mark, is that you, Mark?" Yes, it is, right behind you."Allie spun around and looked up at the handsome boy.