"Where did that come from?" she asked."I was just curious. I mean you never date." I have not been out with a man since your father died. I really don...t have any desire to go out. Besides I have you," she said and snuggled into his arms.Andy took a deep breath and blurted, "Can I kiss you again, Mom?" His heart was pounding in his chest.Linda paused, surprised that he had actually asked her. How in the world could she answer that? She was his mother. "It's wrong, Andy. You know that, don't you?. The steady stream of hot water felt good, it started to dissipate the pain in her head and would cleanse her of the film of failure she felt was glued to her skin. Grabbing the soap and a washcloth she scrubbed her skin roughly leaving red blotches behind, then washed her hair in the same rough manner. She felt suddenly alone, the memories of last night came back to her without mercy. Slumping down in the tub the stream of hot water began to sting her skin making her realize that she was still. Of course, the Han have tried to increase their population there, too, but not really since the UN has taken over world government."Luther was impressed. "Well, they've taken these 30 or so hostages and are demanding economic and cultural concessions from the OSG. Mainly, they say the OSG must remove Han landowners from the area and restore 'traditional' life to the original Uighur residents. They aren't too specific about that, but they do say that, if we don't meet their demands in ten days,. ” Norma replied. Their conversation ended on that note when Peter walked in and asked, “What’s the matter Elsie you look like you’ve seen a ghost?” “Nothing’s the matter Norma and I were only having women talk.” Elsey replied. Exasperated Norma walked out of the house and headed for the kennels and even though she was happy to see the dog she didn't strip off and get in with him. Instead she talked to him saying. "OH God! Why can't you impregnate me, I wouldn't care if I had pups or a normal.