.. Branson." Teri spoke aloud as she signed her name to another photo. "Thanks for watching and thank you for the donation," she said as she handed a ...oman the photo. The health center was getting $5 for each photo she autographed. The next person on line, a tall man in a Hawaiian shirt, stepped up. He was holding a camera. "Ms. Bramson... Teri, may I... uhh... take your picture while you sign my photo?" Teri had an idea. "I'll tell you what, Mr..." "Hertzog, Frank Hertzog." "I'll tell you. My additional explanation seemed to have earned me her blessing as well and she didn’t seem to care either that I was several years younger than Ilse, or that I had little experience with mature relationships.“You’re never too old to learn, dear,” she told me, “although you can become too old to remember. Don’t forget that.”Her little joke made me chuckle. She was a dapper little woman with a talent for putting people at ease.Ilse helped her mother out in the kitchen, while her father and I. I yawn, realizing just how tired I am in the calming surroundings.My eyelids grow heavy as I yawn a second time. I lay back, my legs still dangling over the edge of the smooth pier, and begin to doze off. A breeze rustles by and something strange catches in my brain just before drifting off. I could've sworn I heard someone whisper my name......I awaken in darkness. As my dreary, fog-filled eyes open, I try desperately to see my surroundings. Sadly, my efforts are in vain. 'How long was I out?'. At least a few times. That will be the best cover. But make sure you keep your cool. He is no fool and will be able to put two and two together very quickly. Especially if he suspects something.’ The silence following her lecture hung in the air, Jimmy unsure of what to do next continued standing in the middle of her bedroom. What could he get away with? Could he touch her? He was not sure, but he felt he should do something. He took an awkward step towards her then stopped. This time, she.