That wasn’t what she was expecting.“I realized that I’ve been a horrible boyfriend. I take your feelings for granted. I never really pay attenti...n to you or do things for you and,” he paused and appeared to be struggling with what to say, “I know I’m lousy in bed. I’m sorry. I want to make you happy and to be able to please you. I’ve been taking lessons on how to be a better boyfriend and lover, and I want to prove to you that I can be the man you need me to be.”She stared at him for a long. Stepping in the building, Linda had taken Tammy’s hand and pulled her up the steps like some adolescent pulling her first love. On the second floor landing, they’d necked outside Mr. Fleming’s door like a couple of kids while the evening news blared on his television inside the apartment. On the fourth floor landing the necking had become a little more heated as groping became involved, buttons undone and zippers slid down. By the time Linda was fumbling with her keys, Tammy was making a full. I hadn't formed my plan in my mind totally yet but I had agood idea that with my skills in the beauty and fashion world and Jim'stendencies we were going to have a stimulating summer. Not much chanceof being bored at the beach.When I arrived back from my errands, Jim greeted me warmly with a bigkiss for his mother. There was no sign of his previous tears. I hopedthat my words and renewed interest had given Jim the boost he needed.Now we would have to see if my still formulating plans for this. "My blaster is in my locker." Meet us in the garage. I want you to take me to that place where you rescued the girls."Mirage nodded and took off at a jog, weaving around people without touching one of them. She retrieved her weapon and then headed out, almost getting to the SUV before they did. Taking her normal seat behind Hunter and next to Dianna, she reached into a small compartment in the back of Hunter's seat and pulled out a soft white cloth. She quickly disassembled her blaster,.