’ She looked into my eyes. ‘The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was hiding in plain sight.’ ‘You got me there.’ ‘I do.’ she said a...nd kissed me. *** She woke up in my arms and snuggled closer. ‘I lost all hope in ever getting to feel this way.’ ‘I’m happy I could give you this.’ ‘Thank you for making me feel truly wanted.’ she said and combed the hair on my chest with her fingers. ‘And for not taking advantage of me.’ ‘Who said I didn’t? You’re wearing my shirt and I’ve been relishing in. "Oh I know you'll enjoy this every bit as much as I did darling. You just never learn do you?” She questioned, the anger and tears burning in her eyes, her hands clenched together in frustration. “Every time I think you have and that we have moved a step forwards, you go and move several steps back by doing stupid shit.”I watched as she took my cell phone out of her pocket and stood frozen, unable to move or think gulping as I tried to think of the words."Well...what and how are you going to. I guess the divorce was probably for the best. I still saw my kids and grandkids regularly. I found companionship, which I really needed. I was told that Carol had said her life was a lot less stressful.I have an annual appointment at the doctors' because of high-blood pressure and I'm diabetic so he wants to see me at least once a year. Carol and I used to go together but I called and got an appointment for a different day. I didn't want her to be there when I was there.I asked the doc if he. Most of the evening is now a blur. John seemed to have enjoyed himself and Jeanne knew it was a very nice meeting. They laughed a lot and just enjoyed the fresh air. Finally, it was time for Jeanne to return home. John walked her out to her car and told her he was glad he met her. He kissed her and things took a turn that Jeanne had not expected. John was not what you would consider a typical firefighter. He did not openly flirt or ever spoke of anything sexual. He was a perfect gentleman and.