But it’s a bit more complicated given everything that’s happened in the past year. There’s a lot of talking to do.”“Did you see Tara?”“Y...s, I did. But honestly, I’m seriously considering Kara’s plan.”“Just the two of you and me?”“With potential ‘dalliances’, but few and far between.”“What about her idea of the two of you needing a third?”“I pointed out that if she objected to the possibility of Jessica being with Jorge as cheating, then what she was asking for might be cheating as well.”“Oh for. Of course, none of them knew that it was cousin Brian’s baby. She just let them think it was a casual fling she had. The baby girl was born and she looked so much like Brian the secret came out, but only in the family, Brian was thrilled to bits with his little daughter and wanted to announce it to the world.. Auntie Em and Brian and the family decided that just in case it happened again that they had better move. So they moved to the other side of the country and Brian and Auntie Em’s eldest. Jim, what if I ever wake up? What if people learn of my past?" Her voice dropped to a whisper. "I'm a convicted whore."Jim shook his head and took her face in both his hands."Rose, you are Mrs. Tremayne, the wife of one of the richest men in town. This is the West. There are no 'old families' here. Justice Pilkins' wife was born as an Ohio farmer's daughter; at least that's what I heard. You and Mandy will fit in here."Taking a deep breath, Rose nodded."I'll have to try. Perhaps, Mandy can. Ever since Paul started on femalehormones, the cat noticed his body scent had changed and was now notsure if he was who he seemed to be.Paul looked at how the others were dress and a smile formed on hislipstick covered mouth. For years almost nobody in the family dressed upfor the holidays. Especially in Florida. This was the first holiday since Paulstarted on hormones, and he was going to enjoy ever minute of it. As hetook the cat to the kitchen, he prepared to feed her lunch. She sniffed.