Collins looked away to hide the color of his cheeks. "Well, I guess. Only in my spare time though..... You know...you can call me Chris. I mean, if yo...'re comfortable with it. We've been working together for over a year, now. I kinda like the familiarity. It may be unorthodox, but this situation isn't exactly normal."Malone watched 'Chris' for a moment. ~God, but he is cute, especially when he tries to hide a blush. Oh boy! I did not just think that. I am not gay. I am not gay. C'mon, think of. Helen called Rummy. "I think we're set. Have you been out to the site?" Yes. Schellen's people have already gotten the permits and planning approvals; they started months ago. I've got a site plan and seen the work that's been done with the planning authorities. I went over it with the local engineers, and the site's been staked. I'll send you the stuff I've got. We'd better not spend a lot more money until we have a contract signed, even though the letter of intent covers us pretty well. You. The company was huge and sold stuff through "the lady down the street" all over the country, so it wasn't all that surprising.There really wasn't any magic cosmic convergence - no hidden conspiracy. It was just that our parents had each bought us a hair brush from - well - one of the biggest companies in the world. Hairbrushes number 1 and 2: one for women, one for men.They were probably a standard item in the "kit" that every home-party host got when they signed up.Still, it was a cruel joke. I knew that I liked what I was doing and the sensation at the climax was brilliant. The prevalent atmosphere at home decided me to keep very quiet about my illicit pleasures.Around about a year later a man the family referred to as "uncle Pete", although in reality he was no relation, came into my life. Uncle Pete was pretty good fun and generous! It was him that introduced me to train spotting which was to become a lifetime passion. Pete took me all over the country to railway sites of.