Linda threw her arms around me, kissed me passionately and said.“Let’s make love”“Steady, I didn’t offer for sexual favours” I said, “I ...ffered because I really, really like you. That perhaps, and I hope, may develop into something more” “Oh I hope so too, because I think I’m already in love with you.” She said.“Let’s go and get your stuff from your place,” I said “then we can make love, when we get back”We drove to Linda’s place and she did not have a huge collection of clothes etc, we loaded. “Have you decided when Beth will be Christened?”“No,” he replied. “Life has been pretty hectic these last few weeks.”“You’re looking much better,” said his father.“Thanks to Celia,” David said.His father looked surprised. “Celia?” he asked.“I told you Celia had moved in with David,” said David’s mother. “Honestly. James, you don’t listen to a word I say!”“It was a plot by Alex – you remember Alex – and Cecilia. She applied for the job of nanny and housekeeper.”James snorted in disbelief. “I. "How about that light blue blouse with the dark blue skirt?" I asked.She looked at me. "Oh, I haven't worn that in years..." and stopped herself. "You really do think you actually saw me, don't you?"I nodded. "Yes, but please don't go telling the shrinks about it, or they'll have me for another six months of tests and stuff." I wouldn't do that. I think I can find a nice outfit for tonight," she replied.I grinned at her, and then held her arms to her sides. "Oh, Mary... I just noticed, you got. I don't knowif he even knew the words I was tracing on his palm, but in the middleof repeating the words the third time, he grasped my hand and drew mearound to his side of the bar. I was pulled so quickly that I even hadtrouble just tip toeing in my heels.Still gripping my hand with one of his, he held me around the waist withhis other hand and drew me close against him. I tilted my head back andaccepted the first tentative kiss, and I immediately savored theintimacy of the moment.Jack.