” “Oh, Don … I’m so sorry to hear that,” Andee said. His admission certainly explained his edginess when the conversation turned to marriag...e. Her stomach jumped a little because it meant a new dynamic to what she thought was just a little fun mixed with business. Her mind raced to find something else to add, but she was at a loss for words. “It’s not like it was a surprise. I think I told you that when we were talking that night …” he voiced trailed off. “Anyway, she got a huge promotion at. " Why are you here Tim?" asked Amy as she walked into the lounge. "My Mum phoned you and told you that I had gone out shopping and had to cancel."Lorraine went a bit red. "Amy, darling, I know I was supposed to phone Tim, but I got busy and forgot. I am sorry about that. We have been talking so nicely together though, that the time seemed to fly by. We even nearly finished off that bottle of orange juice between us as well," she said, hoping to make light of the situation. She knew that Amy did. And she does not own so much as a tube of lipstick or pot of moisturizer. The closest thing she has to cosmetics is Mennen after-shower powder, deodorant and athlete's foot spray. We will not even discuss what she brought in lieu of lingerie, for it does not even deserve to be called underwear."'I should have expected that,' Darla thought. 'Jane as much as confirmed my theory that she is a jock. Wonder how Aunt Jane is going to deal with that?'"Just so, Marie," Jane interjected, reasserting her. Standing there with hands on his hips was Gary, the manager of the pool.Gary and his wife manage the pool. They are in their late forties or early fifties, I would guess. They are nice enough and we say hello each time I go to the pool but I’ve never really had a conversation with them. I had seen Gary get pissed off at people not obeying the pool rules and I wouldn’t want to argue with him. He was a big guy, six foot easy, huge barrel chest, beard and overall just a big guy. I had seen him.