. well, and it happened with you, much the same way. I didn't start out trying... "I was making a mess of it, but dad was reading between the lines qu...te accurately and told me he understood, and that he now understood why I was trying to match him up with Celia - so he could have a relationship with a future!None of them knew, yet, about my moment of weakness with Raymond, and HE wasn't likely to volunteer anything, so I felt all the bases were covered by the time Nick arrived.It was already. "But ask me again," she said, with a smile."Next time," he agreed, gave her a grin and walked away.Pete had been hovering around at the far end of the room as she stood in the aisle speaking with Tom, now he came over and asked, "Why are you chummy with the boss all of a sudden?" Jealous?" she asked."Should I be?" Of course not," she replied. "Tom's a nice guy. A real family man." Sure he is," Pete grinned. "I bet he'd give you the stick in a heartbeat if he wasn't chickenshit."She frowned at. Not that she minded, Carolyn thought gratefully. Jason's sexual prowess left much to be desired even if he could manage to get the pitifully limp thing in gear.She heard footsteps at the door and the whir of the electric trip for the door but she went right on with her work and didn't turn around. The tread was light on the tile behind her. It was Jason."Good morning, Jason," Carolyn said tonelessly over the sound of running water in the sink."Hmmm? Oh, yes, yes." Jason muttered. "Did you see. "A little. More impatient than nervous, I think. I can't wait to get you alone."When the plane was down and they had cleared customs, they were met at the gate by a representative of the Institute. A tanned young woman had several other couples bound for the Institute in tow."Welcome to Aruba. My name is Sandy, and I'll be your guide into we get to the Institute. There you'll meet your coaches and get settled in. I know you are anxious to learn more about the Institute, but I'll leave that to.