" We hoped," Jennie jumped in, "That we might perform our functions better if we had a bit more freedom in a couple areas." Just what did you have in ...ind?" I asked.They each handed me a list. I looked them over, noting that the changes were minor, and mostly related to their ability to initiate independent action more easily and enjoy the results more. This is something Touch-Me had in abundance. None of this would affect their relationship with me, except that they might enjoy it even more -. Damn how could I have been so dumb to stay that long with Darren, thinking back, it wasn't that hard, I couldn't seem get enough of him.I busied myself doing laundry, then went shopping for groceries for the upcoming week. I barely had time to get home before Jim arrived. As promised, we had a visit about my staying out so late, I told him I'd gotten a ride to my friend Sara's and stayed there until the alcohol had worn off enough for me to drive home. I said I was sorry and would stop going. It meets all of my most cherished fantasies.”“And what are those”?“The opportunity to succeed or fail based entirely on my own efforts, with the love, aid and support of an attractive, intelligent and capable woman companion.” Having replied, I realized that this was truly all I needed for happiness. Sure, there were many other aspects of my previous life that I had enjoyed and appreciated very much at the time, but I had no need to repeat them.“Does Elaine fit that description”?“Yes, she does,. "The smaller Mendoza children, four all told, were peeking at me from doorways, whispering to each other and giggling. I felt like I was on display as I shook Mr. Mendoza's hand.Jorge came out of the kitchen, his mother trailing behind, and came over to me."Hey, Sean," he said with a smile.His father turned to him and said something in Spanish.Jorge turned back to me, a grimace on his face. "My father has asked me to translate for him. He says that he is very glad to meet you. He also said he.