The girls shrieked and hugged while Charlie and I exchanged shoulder punches. "How've you bin?" Purty good. Workin' hard." Me too. You're looking good..." Yeh. The boss makes sure of smokin' and drinkin'." Cut 'em out?" Jes' cut 'em down." You got checked baggage?" Maddy brought a ton; I've got my bag." Well, let's get to baggage claim. Girls, we're going to baggage claim."They gave no indication of having heard."So, what have you guys done over the last month?" We rented a grader and spent a few. "I walked inspector Maynard and the WPC to the door. As he left he turned and offered me his hand. "Thank you, Mr Bryant, and good luck for tomorrow." Thank you, Inspector. Goodbye."I watched them go and heaved a sigh of relief. I closed the door and waited for the next visit.I can't say I didn't miss Lisa, because I did. The house was empty, and you even miss the arguments when they're not there. However, things could have been worse. She'd left her bank and credit cards, so at least I didn't. They were anxious to meet her and I was just as anxious to bring her home. I really wanted our relationship to be permanent as I admitted to myself that I was madly in love with her.Our high school sponsors a Christmas basketball tournament every year, the weekend before Christmas Eve. Up to that point our team had been undefeated and Chris was the biggest part of the reason why. He was averaging twenty-six points and eleven rebounds a game. It was a four-team tournament and, as expected, we. You're totally new to dating ... real dating. I've been out there, and I think you could practice on me, and I could give you feedback. A spy in the enemy camp so to speak. That way when you do find someone you're really interested in, you won't blow it." There was almost a pleading quality to her voice. It was, in fact, a great idea."I like it. Yes. Tonight." I decided."Wait what?" Tonight. Tonight we'll chose the bar, I'll do my best to pick you up. You tell me where I messed up. Next week,.