"I think that would be a wonderful legend, though ... Renate..." You do?" Yes."After another long pause. "I do also, Charlie."My heart was in my throa..., to tell the truth I didn't expect a positive response. Now what? At that age, you are never sure if women are just kidding you along, especially older women ... It never seems likely that they really, really mean it."You have been a perfect gentleman all night. But, my dear, you don't have to be so perfect. It is Fasching you know. she took my. Can you bring Tom’s telephone book and give it to me tomorrow? I will contact some of the people who I think would want to know of Tom’s passing.”After ending the phone call Jake had time to think about his knowing Tom. He had first met Tom when Jake was hired at the insurance company to work in the claim department. Tom was assigned to train Jake. Over time they had become close friends.At work a few years later Tom was accused of accepting kickbacks is settling some claims. It couldn’t be. They would float in the center of this amazing wonderland, gazing into each other's eyes as they touched.Each time he dreamed, it was as real as though she had actually come back to him. Each time, the emptiness of the following morning was almost unbearable.After her death, Jake occasionally had dreams that included Béla in them. Most of the dreams were set in the distant past, and Béla was called by other names when people spoke to her. He believed that somehow, he was seeing actual events. “And you must be Mike,” Alice said as she moved in to give Mike a kiss on the cheek too, as she did her hand accidentally brushed his semi erect penis, Mike thought it might not have been an accident though. “I've heard a lot about you from Jane, she speaks very highly of you and i'm glad you are able to make it today," Alice said, “Oh and happy birthday by the way, we will have to do something later to celebrate your birthday properly." Alice finished and gave him a cheeky wink.Mike was not.