Ninth century Scotland was beginning to consume his thoughts and energies.Another challenge that reared its head as winter approached was Gabrain's su...dden interest in the opposite sex. The opposite sex in question was the thirteen-year-old daughter of one of the Oban craftsmen, a wood worker. Her name was Cáran and it was Fiona and Eilean who first noticed the growing attachment between the two youngsters. It began with them sitting quietly together, watching her father as he worked, but soon. " By mid afternoon the pop-up had become so annoying she called the IT department and asked for Bob's assistant. "Will you please tell Robert to turn that bloody thing off my screen. Please," she added."What's the problem?" he asked."Robert knows."An hour went by. The pop-up's still came up and Charley was fast becoming infuriated. Sally came into reception just as she swore at the screen for the umpteenth time. Seeing what was written, she laughed at Charley. "Email him saying you'll attend.. I'm pretty smart. I can keep up with the stuff pretty easily." You're fortunate. Some people here have to work very hard to do well." Thanks." When was he going to mention my breathtaking beauty? I had never been on any kind of date where the guy didn't almost wax poetic over it unless he was tripping over his tongue. What was wrong with this guy?"If I'm talking too much just tell me. I know you expected to get some studying done." Yeah. Maybe we should get a little done." I was inclined to. Her mood was typical so I didn't think much of it. I changed out of my jeans leaving my boxers on for bed and brushed my teeth. Crystal must have turned off all of the lights when she headed up to bed. I called out a good night from our doorway and heard her respond softly from her room. As I pulled the sheets down to get in bed I noticed that the wife hadn't bothered to put any clothes on. I gently touched the curve of her hip and she snored a response and rolled over. I was almost asleep when.