Fortunately for her, it was two miles west of the second light. That difference allowed me to pay for dinner without looking like I was giving her a g...ft. Hell, I was just happy to have such a cute young lady with whom I could share dinner.I laughingly told Mandy, “Oh, well, I guess I was wrong too. Looks like dinner will be on me.” Smiling broadly, she replied, “Thank you,” As we entered the restaurant, I said to her, “I know college kids are always broke. They are lucky to have enough money. How about me what? Are you heterosexual or Bi? Oh God I said, I’m just into women! So never had the thought or fantasy to go with a man? Noooo indeed not, I replied.Vanessa came back into the room, a big smile on her face, and blushing, odd but true. She sat on the settee next to Paul. She picked up the water and took a big swig, in fact finished it in two goes, stood and went for a refill, she brought back a jug of water, filled hers and topped up Paula’s.Paul just asked me if I were Bi,. When John walked over to join her, she smiled at him then rose from her chair, falling into step beside him. He offered his hand and she held it with both of hers as they walked back down the corridor to their bedroom, only letting go to travel down in the express grav-tube. They both walked over to armour-equipping frames to get suited up, the Paragon Armour clicking as the plates were sealed around them.John ignored the Punisher and Justice rifles on the weapon racks. Instead, he picked up. .....if you keep that big mouth of yours quiet and sit in that armchair over there in the corner, then 2 things might happen. One, I don't get Eddie and Buck to give you a good hiding and, Two, I might just cancel the debt you owe us! Understand?''And you expect me to just sit in the corner while I let you...........!' protested Jake. His wife almost shouted at him.'Do it, Jake. The man's right....there is no choice, so do it, honey....go and sit down and have a beer. It's going to be.