There, hiding shyly behind the great cracker barrel, Leah would watch as John exchanged news with the other men and boys. Once, John had reached behin...d the barrel and caught one of her blond braids in his hand. "Look what I've found," he smiled at her. "A little soda cracker." He still called her that sometimes, and it still made her bristle in embarrassment.Leah did not find out who the brave was that pulled her from the water that day until several months had gone by. It was a weekend in late. ’ Sherry squeezed Sam’s hand and trembled. He said, “Thanks, Bob.” Bob looked at Sherry and nodded his good-bye with a sly smile. Sam muttered, ‘What an asshole.’ He rubbed Sherry’s back. ‘Relax, he won’t hurt you anymore.’ Grim faced, she said, ‘I pray not.’ The doors opened. All concerned entered and dispersed throughout the mahogany courtroom. Several police officers testified about domestic disputes at Bob and Beverly’s home, along with doctors and a few neighbors. Finally, Sherry was. She slowly closed the door behind her and all Jack couldhear was the click of the lock.As Ava entered the room she proceeded to walk towards Jack hugging himand caressing ever contour of his body. He felt the warmth of herembrace as he laughed. He didn't care about Sarah right now all he caredabout was his urge subsiding. Ava slowly led Jack to the bed and Jacksat at the foot of the bed. She handed him a notebook and a pencil asAva walked over to the TV."Make sure you take lots of notes. . until now.Now, she was falling in love with a man who had literally swept her off her feet, as they danced like professionals the moment they first stepped on the dance floor. His dance moves were so easy to follow and she seemed to float across the floor as he held her in his strong arms.She had wanted to kiss him almost as soon as she met him. He just had that thing about him — that smile and that look in his eyes which made her want to be close to him — to hug him and kiss him. When.