Whenmom gets back she can discard any more of her things she wants to, we'lljust make another donation. After you guys leave, I'll go through and tryt... find whatever clothing is damaged and put it in bags. Okay?"Mom just smiled and gave me a shoulder hug. "Great plan! Very decisive.You will make a fine CEO some day."I leaned back in my chair, with a condescending glance at Sis. "MissDonna, bring me the Baxter files. But first, being me another importedcigar." Mister Twerp, the CEO" mocked Sis. My friend had arranged a great New Year party for eight couples. Chris was nicely dressed in a new short black dress I had never seen before, and her hairdresser had done a great job with her hair. She had a very sexy appeal without been sluttish in any way. She was great, indeed. I noted several times that she had some kind of "Mona Lisa" smile on her face when she looked at me. Just like she was thinking, "Now or never."Of course, Monica's message to me could be an invention of the girl gang. I was content as I knew that my bête noir had already left for the day, her shift ending at seven p.m. I pondered Angela's words about Millie. If she had just gone through a divorce it would explain her attitude, but could not explain why she was irritable with just me according to Angela. It would only be by talking with Millie that could explain this apparent singularity, but talking to Millie would be something that I doubted I could do without armour plating.Tuesday went well. I had a. " I was only kidding. Once we get on the county roads, it will be easier to see whether someone is following." Well sort of, as the places to turn are further apart. Wait, there is a large subdivision we can detour through if we think it is necessary. The road branches in three directions just past the entrance. The left and right choices loop around and connect to the one in the middle." Okay. Let's do it."As they left the picnic area, Rusty called Bob. "We are on our way. Everyone is fine and.