Jerry said the 2 that was supposed to work keeping the barn hot didn’t show up so he was in a quandary about who would stay over night and keep the ...fire going. Penelope said she would stay if someone would stay with her. Well I couldn’t volunteer fast enough, saying if we stay tonight would be off the next day, Yes and if yall will stay tonight I will also pay you for the next day which was Friday. Jerry said Donnie why don’t you ride back to the house and get supper for you and the girl.. “Cummon” he said cheerfully as he reached to take my hand and lift me up from the sofa.“I'm going to grab a quick shower and get ready for bed. Would you do the lights and stuff?”He paused at the door and turned to look at me meaningfully – for the first time since we got home from work. “....and Portia; don't get undressed or ready for bed until I say you can,”And with that, he went off to the bathroom. Leaving me standing alone in the middle of the room with my mouth open and my cheeks. Although is has been dark out for a good couple of hours, it is not late, but our diner was sometime ago. I know I am hungry again, even if they are not.Saul snorts between pouring the water to steep. Nimrod laughs out loud at my request as he makes his way over to the table."That sounds like a lovely idea," for all his humor at idea, Nimrod looks just as hungry as me."You and your sweet tooth," Saul tisks at him, but he lays out the bread and jam and sits down to join us.The tea is some. He looked up at Gemma and said with some difficulty “yes Miss Gemma. Next week’s figures will be very different. I promise.” “Thank Mr Pete” said Daniel.” Daniel looked back at the phone and said “thank you Sir.” “Good. OK Daniel, you can get up and get dressed.” Gemma said her goodbye’s to Pete and clicked the phone off, and decided it was time to release Daniel from her control. “OK Daniel, it’s over for today.” “Thanks Gemma. You’re a star.” Daniel wasn’t smiling though. He was worried..