"It's just that I don't know many people," I said."That's because you stay at home and sit on your ass." I like being by myself." So do a lot of lonel... people. That's how they got that way in the first place."She sat smiling at me as I thought about what she said.I finally replied, "So, why do you come over?" Because you're fun to be around when you want to be. And I know you like it when I touch you."She continued running her fingers through my hair and placed her cheek on my shoulder. I. Now, this second and much more intimate view had resulted only in a casual kiss on the cheek and what sounded to his ears like a sultry greeting. How many women had gotten out of his bed in the morning and said exactly the same thing, in exactly the same tone of voice?He heard the toilet flush and was startled to find that he hadn't moved. He was still standing in the middle of the bedroom in his jockeys. He almost jumped toward the backpack and hastily pulled out clothing. He had his jeans on. ”“Uh, Misha …?”“Shss, let me talk, just listen.” She rubbed my hand with her fingers then tried to justify her blunt statement, “We both need something outside of our beds; we’ve talked about it, we’ve done it, we’ve even supported the other’s flings. I don’t want to damage my marriage, but if I keep fucking strangers, I might very well fuck up my whole life. You’re doing the same, you don’t want to leave Connie, but you crave more companionship. If we start screwing each other, we won’t. Tony has an ironclad custody order until he's 18. Mori Yakimoto actually wins the legal battle, but loses the war, right?" That's the idea. I know you want to talk about this some more, but I really need to get home and explain this to my mom. Not too sure how keen she is on grandchildren at this stage. Cheri, are you staying here tonight or coming with me?" I'm fine here Tony. Can I come to the meeting tomorrow? I mean everyone's going to be talking about my future, even the judge let me.