It had been tough without him. The part-time workers from the village were only enough to help with the cattle. The cost of hiring someone to do the m...intenance was draining her meager bank account.She glanced at the calving pasture behind the large barn and decided she would have to expand before spring arrived. This was going to be a banner year for calves and Kara knew she was going to need more help than she could afford. She walked into the house through the kitchen, put the kettle on for. L- hmmm... say please.She lay back, waiting. The silence that followed scared her; he wasn’t going to reply, she wasn’t worth the trouble… Ding! A picture- a close up of his face- sharp jaw, light stubble and piercing blue eyes staring deep into hers. His thumb was hooked on the side of his mouth and Linda’s started to water.H- Please?“Holy…” Linda whispered. L- Since you asked nicely. Click.H- No no baby girl, I said all of you. I want to see all of you. Linda felt like he’d cast some sort of. I know howobsessed you are about shopping at the same store all the time."He snickered. "Okay, you got me. I went to another market. FREDDIE'S FOODMART, I think it was called." Never heard of it. Was it any good?"Josh strolled over to the couch and sat down beside Denise. "Not really.There weren't any of those nifty two-for-one deals you get at HAPPYPIGGY. I could have purchased the same items for fifteen dollars less atany of the other big chain markets."Denise put her legs up on the couch and. "Gail, how are you? Sure I remember you, it's been a long time, must be ten years at least. I really miss your Dad, he and I had some good times together. What can I do for you?" Well Jim, a friend of mine has sort of a problem and I'd like to discuss it with you; off the record first if you don't mind. Could you come to my Dad's place this evening?" Sounds serious Gail, are you alright?" Yes, I'm fine; better than fine actually. I'm just trying to help a friend." Sure Gail, I can be out by.