With no friends he had no reason to go out, and with no reason to go out he had another boring night at home ahead of him. He lived with his older sis...ter Ann in a cramped two-bedroom apartment in the city. Like Josh, Ann was also somewhat of a social outcast. Though she did have some friends she could occasionally meet or invite over, tonight Ann was also going to be boring in the apartment. ‘Do you think there are any good movies on tonight?’ he asked. He flopped onto the three-person couch in. She pretty quickly realised how introverted I was. Slowly and gently, she got me to loosen up. It looks to me, that we like each other. I even plucked up the courage to ask her out for dinner one Friday evening, which she accepted. ----- Since Sarah is on crutches, I carried her groceries to her apartment for her. Once inside and the groceries were sorted out, she asked for a hug. I felt comfortable enough with breaking our “no physical contact” rule, so I agreed. During the hug, she thanked me. It happened to be the day after my forty-second birthday—unmarked and uncelebrated.Don’t feel sorry. I just don’t do birthdays. I’d spent the weekend like any other weekend, hiking, socializing, and trying to get laid. A birthday could only be significant in that it helped me achieve one of the other three. This time it hadn’t been helpful.Cynical.Yes. I suppose so. I was grouchy as a spring bear when I got to my office at Anderson Elliott Consulting, and found the entire network in. “At least they haven’t tied you to us, yet,” Scott said, taking Sula in his arms. They had a long kiss with her urging his right hand under her top to fondle her bare tits.Finally, at 11:15, there was a knock at the door. Through the peephole, Scott confirmed it was Commissioner Mackenzie and Deputy Chief Abdubney. They entered, shaking three welcoming hands, eying the appearances of Jenny and Sula.“Please, let’s sit,” the Chief motioned, ushering them to the couch. Scott sat, happily.