"Travis was the one who came back with, "Anything?" his eyes still studying Marietta.It was Marietta, however, who turned toward Travis, and caressing... a nearly bare breast replied throatily, "Anything!"Sam let out a whoop and told me loudly to put on some raunchy music, so Tess could do a strip for us.I held up both hands for quiet and cautioned, "We'll get to that in minute. There's just one more thing I need to tell you." My voice turned deadly serious, "Let's have fun, you can even get a. The air-conditioning felt great. It had been a fairly cool morning, but the patio had reflected the noonday sun and made me too warm. I put the dishes in the sink, offered David a beer, and plopped down on the sofa, crossing my legs under me. David sat down next to me as I picked up the TV remote. “Want to watch something?” I asked. “As long as it's not tennis,” he said. “Although I do love a woman in a tennis skirt.” “Or in any skirt,” I said. “I love you in that skirt,” he said. “Thanks,” I. I denied. I already knew if there wasn’t any intention, no woman or girl would allow someone to come to her home late night while she was alone. So I took a chance and grabbed her hand and proposed. “You know, you look so beautiful. My crush on you will be never-ending. I would’ve been holding your hand forever if I was born before you. I love you so much. I always wanted to kiss you but I thought it would look awkward if I did that.” She said why would it be awkward. Since now you’ve almost. "Stop." I said, "We'll fix it tomorrow. I promise."In the darkness I could see her head nod gently.***The next day, after a trip to the salon and the casino shopping center, April looked much more, well, presentable. They had rinsed her hair with something, and bound it up, spraying it in place. She had also purchased a dress in her new size, and had found a pair of dentures that fit somewhat comfortably in her mouth. The girl had also helped her with some cosmetics, so while she was nowhere .