Hank took her hand and, pulling her to her feet, kissed her once more and then, as she tore off her clothes, began to undress himself. She ran to the ...bathroom to do her teeth, ran back and jumped into bed."Slowcoach!" I'm not as young as I used to be." Pooh!"Hank went and cleaned his teeth and then slid in beside her taking her in his arms as he did so. Not another word was said as a kiss signalled the start of a long and gentle dance of love.Some weeks later on a relaxed Saturday morning,. "Herman said, "Still breaking him in, I see." At least he didn't argue too much this time," Samantha said offhandedly.Herman looked down at Carl. "Don't argue, just do." I know." If you know, then why did you argue?" I didn't realize she was telling me to do something for my safety. I thought she was just telling me to wait over there for the car." It doesn't matter why she's telling you to do something, when you're outside you just do it," Herman said."All right," Carl said.Herman said, "For. I wanted to tell you first because I want you to be able to prepare”I looked at Mr. Thompson. I could tell he could see in my eyes, my soul crushed, my college gone, future gone, my dad in jail, my family destroyed. My shoulders slumped. I was deflated.Mr. Thompson stood and walked over to me, out his hand on my shoulder, and apologized. “I’m sorry Betty, I can’t imagine what you are going through right now” His thick fingers weighed heavily on my shoulder, as he then touched the necklace. “I. ” I say to her and continue up the stairs. It was late, but not late enough for Mason to be in bed. As I pass Mason’s door I couldn’t help myself but take a peek inside, it was empty, just as it was that day. Did I dare? I take a small step inside, but shake my head and step back and head towards my room. I step inside and pull off my clothes, getting ready to take a shower. Just then, I hear my door close. As I turn around I see none other then Mason, shirtless, as if he had been waiting for.