. if I had, I had somehow blocked it out of my mind, refusing to accept, to believe it. Knowing why perhaps. For years now, ever since Janet had grown...into the woman she'd become, especially after the death of our parents. She had grown up quickly, taking on some of the responsibilities herself, maturing rapidly, perhaps even more so than I had, and certainly more so than I felt Jack had. In a weird way, in a really weird way, she'd become mom. But she'd also become a woman, and it had been. I found out later that Hank was now part of Shield Security. He would be relocating to Albuquerque.I thanked Juan for his help and told him I would try to come back up before Labor Day. We left in the Escalade and drove back to Colorado Springs. It was nearly eight o'clock that night before we arrived back home. Roy was waiting for us at the house.Another night passed without me making love to any of my women.The next morning I made travel arrangements for Mom back to Houston. There was a. ” When we got to the mall Mom headed to the department store where she shopped with Wendy. I held back, this was usually my cue to hang out in the mall, “Come along Larry,” she said reaching out for my shoulder and urged me forward, “I will need your help with this.”She walked side by side with me to the lingerie department and she leaned down, “I will show you what I have in mind, if you like it just nod your head yes.” I gave her a confused look and she whispered, “I going to buy you a few. You know, I cannot resist an opportunity to pick on you. Tell you what I'll make a bet with you that I can get Thomas, sexually excited before you get to first base with his niece."John smiled and said, "That my dear is a bet you will loose, you're on!"Before they knew it, Saturday was here. Amanda was dressing for the party. She was wearing a floor length red velvet gown, with a sexy emerald green teddy with matching nylons and heels. John wore a black suit along with his favorite Santa tie.