August 9, 2000, Chicago, Illinois“You know that if I don’t get out of bed, a certain pint-size human will be on the warpath,” I said to Jessica ...on Wednesday morning.“She is NOT the only one who likes to cuddle, Tiger!” Jessica protested.“This is a far cry from wanting a trophy husband who curled your toes on demand!” I teased.“I may have changed my opinion on our relationship.”“And Kara and I are both very happy that happened. It wasn’t without a lot of pain and suffering on all our parts. And. I look at the street on either side of the driveway and see no activity, so I decide to be bold and remove my dress in the car. I step out naked and walk towards the house carrying the wadded dress and my handbag together in the same hand. As soon as I hear the lock on the car door click, the sound of another vehicle approaching captures my attention. A momentary shock of adrenaline hits me, and I extend my stride to make it to the front door faster. Too late. A car rounds the corner in. His daughter was too excited not to tell anyone and everyone. I told him I was impressed with her skills and that I thought she would be a good "partner" in this business. He thanked me for giving her the opportunity. I got the impression he was worried she wouldn't find a job that she really wanted. I had solved that problem.It took me less than a month to have the confidence to send Dody out on her own. She absorbed information like a sponge ... a big sponge. She handled herself well in front. I would call when I knew something.I go to the Waffle House, I love the food here, I eat and wait for 9:00 am to call George. I tell him I have a big problem, and ask if he wants to meet here or at office.He said, "Waffle House and you're buying."We both laugh."I'll be there in a few," he says and hangs up.I give him the lowdown on what is going on and he is on the phone before I get done. He is telling his buddy to put surveillance in the motel room.I didn't tell him about the birth control.
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