Brenda was similarly clad in jeans and a loose blouse.Entering the hall laid out with large tables and ample seating and a buffet table at one end, Br...nda led them to a table with some people they both knew as friends from the group. They said their "hello's" all around and made light conversation as the room slowly filled.Shortly after everyone arrived, the caterer uncovered the food and posted a server at the carvery station. Then he called out each table, one by one, up to the buffet line.. I waited a while wondering what the hell Peggy was doing and why. I realized that I was way behind and needed to do some catching up fast. I had realized that things had drifted apart before the cruise but never expected anything like this . . . and I had no clue as to what was going on nor did Peggy give me any. It was about 5:30 when the black town car pulled into the vacant space next to Peggy’s Jag and Mr. Blue Suit got out and walked into the lobby and disappeared into the elevator. As I. Slowly now, in order that I might once again savor it's full flavor." I felt, once again, how strange and inappropriate were the things she said to me. I wanted to give voice to those feelings, but knew not a way to do so without giving her grave offense. Instead, I pushed off from the shore and then pulled us out to near halfway."Your husband's death was not of my wishing, Milady. In truth, I'd sooner he still lived. Recounting the how of it to you stirs memories in me that I'd just as leave. .I am walking between the desks and the blank computer screens to a colleagues office to grab some notes which I know will be in a pad I left on his desk this morning in a meeting.As I approach Steve's office I see that his light is still on which is a bit strange as I thought he had gone home hours earlier....as I get closer I slow my pace of walking as I hear noises coming through the window............the blinds are closed, however I can definitely hear something going on in there......I.