.." Gretz stammered a little. "Actually, I told Hammy I'd gowith him." Damn! Really?" Kev said."Yeah," Gretz nervously smiled back. "Sorry." Can I tak...e you tomorrow? I'll pay and everything," Kev askedhopefully."Um, we'll see," Gretz replied, "I'll give you a call."Kev looked a like he was at a loss. He paused and then backed out ofthe door. "Okay. Well. I'll hear from you." Yeah," Gretz said.At that, Kev dropped his head and shuffled away. Mark looked back atGretz. "So. You're gonna go with. My truck was an old faded blue Chevy that was well over twenty years old. I went to the passenger side and unlocked it. Opening the door, I ushered her inside into the updated interior that was spotless and luxurious. Karen's eyes went wide.I went around to the driver's side and sat in the driver's seat and cranked the engine. It started immediately and made a low purr. She was speechless and frozen in place. I buckled her belt and then my own. I pulled out and took her on a short drive. Jeder kann einigermaßen Englisch,“ klärte Paul mich auf. Sie luden uns zum Begrüßungstrunk ein, nach Landessitte mit Cidre, also Apfelmost. Nach der langen Fahrt und der Sommerhitze nahm ich wie auch Paul das Angebot dankbar an, und ich trank in großen Zügen. Man lachte und erzählte Witze, prostete mir zu und war fröhlich wie in einer Stammtischkneipe. Da merkte ich, wie mich die Fahrt doch ziemlich ermüdet hatte .... Als ich wieder zu mir kam, fühlte ich mich, als zöge mich ein Kran langsam. He was a great sport about it, andAshley was soon angling to get him a bit part on Wet Girls.As for Ashley, the truly magical days were the ones shespent out on the town with Sandy, shopping for identicaloutfits and recounting their adventures over long lunchesat sidewalk cafes on Melrose Street. Ashley delighted inSandy's acceptance of his new-found femininity, and sheamused herself by decorating his condo with theunmistakable stamp of a woman. During their outings, theydisguised themselves.