We can have that comfortable existence again now. I know how you think, what you like and don’t like. We fit.“I’ll make you this promise. I will... never make any move towards you beyond friendship. I’m here for the children primarily. If you ever want more from me, you’ll have to make the first move and take your chances. I don’t need you anymore, David, but I do feel I owe you for all those years I threw away, and yes, I love you, as a friend. Understand?”“You really mean you want me to employ. I sent Mitchell for Timmy so we could all sit and talk this out. Kat left the room for a few minutes and returned with a fifth of Cognac from the bar in the front room. She then set out glasses for everyone but her, Sally, and Timmy. When they came in, Timmy sat down next to Sally looking puzzled because all of us were just sitting around. To his credit, he didn't say anything, but just smiled at me. I told everyone to relax and have something to drink and as soon as I made a couple of calls, I. We enjoyed a dinner of fish in fresh homemade sauces and got through another bottle of wine.After dinner, we sat and watched The Aviator with Leonardo de Caprio, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. Tessa was completely relaxed as Ann and I cuddled together on the sofa.The wine, the food, and the heat combined with an emotionally very charged day meant that before 10 pm we were all struggling to stay awake.Ann and I headed upstairs and Tessa said she would turn in a little later.When I emerged from. She sat there, gasping quietly as she gulped down huge quantities of air. Occasionally, her body jerked spasmodically as the last of her throes left her. 'There now, feel better?" he asked smiling. Michelle looked up from beneath the desk and smiled weakly. "Time to go then. Go fetch your clothes and get dressed," Michelle scrambled from beneath the desk and knelt before him, waiting silently, her eyes looking straight ahead. He reached for her collar and gently unclipped the chains that held.