Bring both of your parents, I’d like to meet them, but before you leave here, you’re going to get on a treadmill. Got it?’ I was compassionate, ...ut firm. She looked terrified, but she nodded. I grinned, and said, ‘Follow me, kiddo.’ She walked with me into the relative emptiness of the mid-afternoon gym. I took her to my personal favorite station, instructed her in the basics of treadmilling, and started her on her odyssey. When I had to pull her off, panting and near cardiac arrest (not. Following her tinkling laugh I saw her squatted down in front of a stroller holding out a lemon leaf to a baby girl who cooed and giggled back. ‘Mmm that’s yummy. Should we get it?’ Her back side looked yummy. ‘Well hi!’ I said. She stiffened up before slowly turning, once she saw me she visibly relaxed. What a weird reaction. ‘Oh Andy! Hi! What are you doing here?’ She stood up handing the leaf to the baby who sniffed it vigorously. ‘Buying something for my girl. Are you babysitting?’ ‘No,. I have never contemplated the thought ofacting out the part of a woman with an actual man. I get from his conversation that I am a blind date Diana has arranged ameeting with and dressed as I am at present I realize that I must submit.He helps me on with my coat and arm in arm we go down to his car. I amhelped into his sports car and the tightness of the dress makes enteringdifficult and I show much of the tops of my stockings and garters that Iwill have to be more careful on exiting the car.. I will come back for you.’ Tears of fear filled her eyes. ‘But…’ Nathan shook his head. ‘No buts. I want you to stay here where it’s safe. Promise me Emily.’ She wanted to refuse. She wanted to go with him. She was afraid, not only for herself and Nathan but for her parents and friends. ‘Promise me.’ He urged shaking her lightly. Reluctantly she nodded. ‘I promise.’ He hugged her close, kissed her quickly then pulled away. ‘I love you. I’ll be back soon.’ Then he pulled on his coat and left the.