. I'm a night person, so I'm always up."I did call him after work, and was surprised that he answered on the first ring ... he said he was happy I cal...ed."What are you doing now?" he asked, and before I could answer he asked if I wanted to meet for a drink or coffee if you like. I told him a drink would be fine, actually after the day I had a drink would be what I needed.Paul was already at the bar when I got there ... sitting at the end of the bar. Anthony, what would you like ... a scotch on. While Shahia was going back to her house to grab some old sheets they could use to protect the neighbour's floor, Tom took Chris aside."You're the one he put in hospital, right?"Chris nodded, and showed him the scar."You're okay other than that?" This guy clearly wasn't very impressed by a scar — he had lots of them. In fact, Chris suspected he'd win any scar comparison contest he entered. Chris nodded."Good. You did real good! None of us ever managed to get through to him, but what you did,. "Rita, did you buy that outfit for her? Or did she pick it out herself?" Well, I bought her three skirts to choose from: a long one, a mini-skirt,and this micro-skirt. She chose to wear the micro-skirt all on her own!" Idied, inside, hearing her say this to her friend. That was NOT how ithappened at all! But how could I explain it without a voice?Mom continued. "I also bought her a button-down shirt that she could haveworn over her undershirt, and a pair of pantihose. But she chose to comelike. He got up and i stayed seated on the bed , the atmosphere did change as he lent against the table standing in front of me .we exchanged nervous smiles , out of all my regulars he is one ive probably clicked with most and thats part of the reason we are so open with each other.he finished the last of his tea and as he set his cup on the table without warning he undid his robe and let it fall to the floor and stood facing me .i remember i said something stupid like ok so there it is . and there.