" I'll be in the truck" he yelled at her retreating form. "And put on a different top!" She just waved one hand in reply.She dashed off and, true to f...rm, was back at the truck in ten minutes. And she had changed into a short sleeved western shirt that was tied under her breasts. She was hot looking with her blond pony tail and jutting breasts, and Bob sighed as he felt the familiar stirring in his groin."What are we shopping for?" she asked as he drove off."Your cousin Gretchen is getting. “How’s she doing? She wasn’t at the party Saturday.”“She’s okay, I guess,” she said. “She said she had too much studying to do to be there. I think she just didn’t want to be reminded that she’d screwed up with us.”“Yeah. I guess the clean break is best,” I said with only a touch of sadness. I’d made peace with the situation, but it still hurt.The rest of the week was a whirlwind of activity. Between exams and passing in high school assignments through Lana and Beck, I had little time for much. No I bloody wasn't! I was forever without the one person who had made my life happy, and they had done that to me.Fate had not finished with me yet. It still had surprises up its sleeve.The General and Mrs. Dax had kept in touch. I wouldn't describe them as close friends now, but friendly acquaintances. Elwin Dax Ltd. had recommenced operating after the investigation, the Inland Revenue having decided that they wouldn't apply for liquidation; but needed a strong hand at the helm. I had sat in. He must have drifted off for a moment, as he found Jessica tapping him on the shoulder.“Here love. Have some coffee; best NHS brew, but some brand name on the machine.”Reg accepted the drink, and sipped at it. Nothing special, but it at least passed the time while waiting. Jessica sat beside him.“Want me to come in with you, Reg?”“Yes please, darling. I will feel more secure that way.”“As long as the doctor doesn’t treat me as your mother!”“I am sure he can estimate our ages accurately, so he.