"The fact that his incredibly weak attempt at humour was received so warmly suggested to Alex just how sound his instincts were on the matter of Sue's...availability. He'd learned in the last several years that progress in management was actually hindered rather than helped by an intelligent sense of humour or the ability to crack genuinely amusing jokes. Anything that resembled genuine wit was immediately suspect."I wouldn't bother," said Sue, in what was possibly an ill-judged attempt to show. She took a deep drink and screwed the cap back onto the bottle. Hefigured that she was probably thirsty with all of the talking she hadbeen doing. Tonya resumed her story.She told him that since they had never used black lotus before she hadto tell her new boyfriend about the drawback of using it in this way theguy she bought it from made sure to highlight. And that was that itcould be dangerous to use it too frequently she explained. She told himthat back in the distant past that it was used. .. you still need to talk to them beforethey leave."John shook his head. "I'll email them." Like Hell you will!" Nancy laughed as she stood and grabbed her robe."Go get your robe. We're going upstairs and talk to them." What? Now?" Right now, little lady! Let's go." She swatted his butt as she pushedhim out of the room. "I am not getting blamed for letting them leavebefore you talk to them."XXX"Well, that's a lot to process," Ed shook his sleepy head and looked toRose, who was sitting on one. " I'm beginning to... well, I guess you'd say, I'm still getting back on my feet. But, I've @always worn a bra. I wonder if I can get away with that? You can see everything."With a grin, Melanie said, "I guess it all depends on who you want to show it to, doesn't it?"The woman grinned back. "You're right about that," she said. "Can I try it on? The bra; I'm not sure I'm ready for the camisole."Melanie took garments from the racks and said, "Take these @and the camisole and step into the.