Both Ethel and Jonas were still so excited by their business deal that neither one could have remembered what they ate for supper. Jonas did wake up e...ough to pay for the meal and to lead Ethel to The Golden Horseshoe Saloon where the poker game was to take place. Normally, they would have met in one of the private rooms, but the bartender asked that they play this night in the main barroom where people could stand around and watch. The novelty of seeing a woman poker player was bound to bring. The cold end made her jump slightly and the doctor apologised with a smile. It was clear to Lauren that he was finding the whole episode as difficult as she was.“Hands behind your head, please. Any dizzy spells, or feelings of nausea? he asked, listening to her breathing.“No, I don’t think so” said Lauren, conscious of her racing heart.“Any feelings of cramps in your tummy, burning sensations when you go to the toilet?” He pulled the stethoscope from his ears and proceeded to feel her breasts,. I am not a chess piece and I am not a trophy to be won. I have feelings too, believe it or not, and I don't like having my heart stomped on." You forgive me? You mean you want to get back together?" Well, actually, Kim, I didn't realize we were together to begin with, but yes." Oh, Theo! Oh, thank you, yes! Yes, I want to get back together–or together–with you!" She jumped up and threw her arms around his neck and hugged and kissed him.He turned her slightly and she saw Heather and Melissa. I have long since outgrown my childhood indoctrination into Christianity. Jesus was a good man and likely a prophet of his times, but I too am a prophet in mine and shit I hardly celebrate my birthday why am I going to his? No, the true meaning of Christmas is giving of ourselves. Like that prophet showed us. The past week has been really bad for that very reason. Granted, I am easy. The kids asked what I wanted and got me the sewing machine I wanted. And I love it. But they are driving me.