"Sharon felt a surge of gratitude for her wonderful son. "Yes, yes he is." Actually, I'm impressed with all of your children, at least the ones I've m...t. Abigail and Allison are remarkable young women. You must be really proud of them."Sharon tensed, but tried to keep her smile on her face. "Well, um, they are..." I was particularly impressed with Allison's success on the soccer field. New home, new school, new teammates, and to have received those honors, all while keeping her grades near the. It made me feel guilty for not being available to help them all summer.I asked if they had heard from Charlotte. I hoped that perhaps she had called, and that perhaps she had asked about me. My question took them both by surprise."She hasn't sent you any letters or postcards?" Mrs. M asked, flustered. My answer in the negative seemed to fluster her even more. At that point some of my other guests, kids from school, had arrived early and wanted to autograph my cast. When they finished, I pointed. We thank them and hug goodbye while giving our congrats. Goodbyes finished Josh and I walk hand in hand to the exit, hoping we don’t get stopped again.“The coatroom was a good idea, but this should be much more comfortable,” I giggle at his words.We walk to the elevator and wait patiently on the outside but my insides screaming again for his touch. The elevator dings and we go in, the doors closing behind us. His lips on my neck and my hands on his back pulling him closer to me“Wait, wait my. "Secondly: Would you please indulge me? In order for us to get better and faster acquainted, I should love it, if the men would change places every 15 minutes, and there is an obligation to touch at least 3 times and to kiss at least once during those 15 minutes. Are you game?"A friendly laughter greeted her and everybody nodded agreement, except Lucinda."I want Peter first, before anyone else smears the makeup I put on for his benefit." More laughter, and Peter rose from his place and went.