“Well, it would have to be someone that wouldn’t try to steal you. Someone who couldn’t steal you from me.” I explained.She giggled, then said... “Well, that’s everybody because nobody will ever steal me from you, Dave. I love you and only you.”I smiled.“Well, it would have to be with someone that I knew would treat you with respect and not hurt you.”“Awww,” she replied, sweetly, “that’s nice of you.”“And,” I added, “I think it would just have to happen. Nothing planned. Just spur of the moment,. Austin an old neighbor from down the street. Hi Mr. Austin, how are you? Come in Dad is not here, in fact they are both gone!’ The old guy, old as in 45 maybe 47, no more, gave me that look that all men do, he liked what he saw, I remember him looking at me when we had the pool parties in some ones house. ‘Marca dear you look as pretty as always, I was just returning this wrench set I borrowed from your father. Hey you still at the mall on weekend, modeling?’ ‘Not this month, will do. When the song ended we stepped apart, and I hoped that the bulge in my pants was not too obvious. There are a few advantages to not being hung like Secretariat, and this had to be one of them. I suddenly felt very awkward again. “I guess I’m not really much of a dancer.” “You were fine! I enjoyed it.” “Hey, at least I didn’t smash your toes or anything, so I’m proud of that! Dancing really isn’t my forte.” She smiled. “How about walking?” “Oh, I’m good at walking! I hardly ever fall down or. I'm sure I'm making a fool out of myself. It'sjust all so good. Except for that." That would be turnips. Nobody likes turnips, so you are fine. Iactually must excuse myself for the evening. My family is waiting forme. The guards will escort you back to your room when you are done." You have a family?" Most everyone does here."I started to tear up with a sudden yearning. "I'm sorry for keeping youfrom them."The hard-looking General softened his expression. "Maybe I'll introduceyou one day. Good.