Yet there was always the thought that I would like to possess her someday. It was unrealistic, and something I never tired of bringing about. I am pat...ient and a time will come when I "know" that the time is right. Over several years, it didn't happen.My marriage broke up, yet Jan still remained friends with my ex-wife, as the four of us used to be inseparable. I didn't mind so much, just that when my partner and I got together Jan would not be there as often. I had come to enjoy chatting with. Not really all that much fun, but what the hell. I got drunk at least. One of my friends’ wife was a nurse. She knew I’d been an art major in college before joining the police department. She hung out with me, mostly for pity, at least that was what I thought. The day after our latest outing I was lounging on the couch watching a Cubs game. Not that I’m a Cubs fan, they just happened to be on TV. I was toying with the idea of hoping in the shower, but I had another couple of hours before I had. . she was an all-out fan!“Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret. I’m planning to claim everyone of age in town, sooner or later. That’s fourteen years of age and up, as you know. It’s only a matter of time. So, yeah, I would have gotten to you in time, but your gumption in seeking me out and asserting yourself that way ... it was bold, brave, and flattering, too. It certainly raises your profile in a very positive way, even if I was a bit jolted by it at first. You’re all going to be in my. Say goodbye, Sherman. It's time we were... Putin on the Ritz." Goodbye." The word you wanted was Russian, Bullwinkle," said Rocky."Huh?" Don't go... Russian off on our account." Oh. I thought it was something in my delivery." Can we stop wasting time and find girl?" said Natasha.Putting words to action, the strange trio tracked the young woman's footprints to the Veronica Lake shore where the trail ended."Something bad has happened to Boris, the poor darlink," Natasha moaned as she choked back.