"Hey Bill, its Jimmy. I was just calling to check and see that you made it home safe last night." Yea, we made it, barely. I had to bring those othe... 2 girls here. Couldnt make it to their houses. Didnt seem to bother them much, they were up half the night giggling in Kate's room." Heh, knowing those 3 I dont doubt it. I ended up with Tina here at my place. They closed the bridge before I could get her out there." Hmm, sounds like I should have just brought her with me. Like you need a. "I sat where I sat the evening before at the butcher block island in the kitchen. I filled the big white mug with tea and watched her as she filled two mismatched china plates with scrambled eggs. She sat across from me and put plates of crisp bacon and toast between us.I put my fork down as I watched her bow her head and whisper a few words of thanksgiving for the food. At home we were never ones to day "grace" before meals unless it was a holiday such as Thanksgiving or Christmas. From that. As they walked back to her car, Misha held her hand in his, warm and large it engulfed her small one. She had so enjoyed the evening, feeling so much more relaxed than when she had arrived, nervous and scared. But he had put her at ease, listening to her as she talked, and telling her funny stories about himself. Making her laugh at the ridiculous picture he painted of his cousins and himself walking around a multi storey car park last week when they went out to a shopping mall, and only after. ”Jane nodded. “I wish I had been at that auction. I would have given the others a run for the money in the bidding.”Heather blushed again. “Thank you. You are very kind. I’m glad that my story didn’t offend you.”“It didn’t offend me at all,” assured Jane. “I found it quite exciting. Now I just have to figure out how to claim you for myself since I can’t buy you.”Heather’s eyes flew open wide in surprise. Just then, Faith returned. “Would either of you like some more tea?”Heather shook her head.