Sarah and I hurried to get into the house. The wind tore through us, especially Sarah, that dress did not cover her much at all. I let us in with my k...y Mrs. O'Grady had given me for the front door just in case. I ushered Sarah into the warmth of the house. She was violently shivering, I didn't know if it was from the cold or from being taken for a ride.Mrs. O'Grady fussed over Sarah then poured us some coffee. I caught Mama's eye and asked for the hooch. I poured a slug into each of the. ‘Arnold, who brought this in?’ ‘I don’t remember, honestly. Why?’ ‘It’s just… Someone I knew a long, long time ago had something just like it.’ ‘Oh… Would you like to buy it?’ ‘Um… sure.’ Jane brought her things to the counter. ‘I hear you’re going on vacation?’ Arnold asked. ‘Yes, out to Austria. It’s some lovely hotel that looks extravagant. The Germans burnt it down during the First World War, but they’ve finally gotten around to rebuilding it.’ ‘Sounds like a good time. Will that be. I was surprised when Bev decided to sit next to me for some reason. Then more people emerged one by one, Carol my wife Linda’s current lesbian lover was followed by Susan who I knew was bi-sexual. Then came Freddy and Diane a young newly married couple. And then Al and Cindy who were both single emerged from the room. Jan emerged from her “art room” and with a flourish announced here are the partners for tonight” and everyone laughed and clapped. I was not surprised when Jan said to my wife. " I thought to myself. "So beautiful." It was all I could possibly endure. Our faces drifted together, brushing cheek to cheek as a kiss became immanent. I felt those demanding hands slither up my shoulders as our faces motioned closer... I knew she wanted to kiss me. It was a reality that needed no words. We both knew it was unquestionable. Her warm breath swept across my blushing face... staring into those trusted, reassuring mahogany eyes I so valued. My fingertip scrupulously traced her.