Jock told Jessie that all of the $5,000 was going towards helping Carrie - a gesture that earned a big hug and a kiss from Jessie. Jock, Jessie and th...ir friends still gave the other winners an enthusiastic applause all the same but were noticeably disappointed that no one else they knew had won a placing of any description. They were, however, all relieved that it was now all over. It had been a wonderful time but a tiring one and there were quite a lot of happy sighs of relief that the four. We all went our separate ways to get ready for the nights festivities. The organizers planned a dinner and dance so we were to arrive early evening. The weather was warm so I was glad I had some summer style clothes with me. I wore a knee length wrap skirt, a tight white tank top, matching white lace bra and panty set and 4 inch pumps. I remember looking in the mirror on the way out thinking to myself that I look pretty damn good for a woman in her mid 40’s. I arrived, at the party and. Good night.’ Caroline walked to the stairs with Jack watching her every step. Jack went down stairs to the staff’s room where they were busy cleaning up. Everyone was rushing around trying to finish their work so they could go to bed. They stopped as he entered. ‘I’ll make this quick,’ he began, ‘On behalf of Michael and Caroline, I would like to thank you for a job well done, all of you. Now I’ll get out of your way. Good night.’ As he left he heard one of the butlers tell a maid, ‘Nice chap,. " Hank turned and looked into the face of the dragon Rav, Rav hugged Hank tightly. Suddenly he wasn't the grown man in his heart but the young boy who had wanted Rav's comfort then he had been hurt, the young boy who had been taught to kick a ball and not be ashamed to fall down, the young boy who had squealed with laughter as he was tossed about a pool. Natalie watched the dragon and the man hugging tightly tears spilling unashamedly down their cheeks.Almost in tears Natalie turned away giving.