Predictably, the sewer was a topic of discussion, but it wasn't as hot a topic as it had been two weeks before, but Mike tried to stay out of the disc...ussion, and a couple of other times tried to lever the discussion into different channels.George Lindquist sitting across the table gave him one chance. "I've got to admit, George," he said, "You solved one major problem for me this year." What's that?" Every year, I've got about two dozen friends and relatives that I have to send Christmas. Her stare was brief, roughly 5 seconds, one of those stares that isn't too awkward but lets him know she noticed. She gave him a little smile of approval then looked into his eyes. He said he had to go, she didn't like that, but thought "hey, might as well go for it", so as he awkwardly stood up trying to hide his boner and turned to walk away she invited him to her suit for dinner. She told him the room number and said 6:00 o'clock. He thanked her, said he didn't know if he could make it and. *** The cavern felt empty and cold without Beauty’s presence. Her absence hung in the air, unseen but inescapable. Anywhere Karen looked was a reminder.She will return. The thought was a cold comfort at best.That first day, a few attempts at idle conversation with Logan died a quick, merciful death. She could sense his mood and wisely chose to give him space and solitude, or at least as much as close quarters would allow. The only saving grace, such as it was, could be found in the endless,. I do appreciate you calling to let me know though. If you're going to be home tomorrow, we might stop by so Sandra can see your wife." Harry, you and Sandra are welcome to come by anytime you want to. My wife will be overjoyed to see her again. I bet she has grown two feet since we saw her last. I am not going to tell her tonight because she would be up half the night. We'll see you two tomorrow, Harry."When I got off the phone Sandra was watching a Harry Potter movie. This one was different.