My nice then surgested we goon to a night club and invited Stella to join us. She jumped at the chance and before I knew it I was in the back of a car... with her and we headed for the night club. Once there and inside I lost every one except Stella, she stuck to me like glue and was flirting with me very openly, then she asked me to follow her and we went into the quiet area where we could talk and hear each other away from the noise of the rest of the club. She got us some drinks and led me into. CJ finally agreed and Rick moved over to the sofa next to CJ as he handed her the joint. CJ made it clear if it worked out that this would be a onetime chance and that there would be no sexual relationship with just her without Stephanie’s awareness and participation. CJ made Rick agree to forgive her and Stephanie for what happened at Roger’s party. She knew this would change her relationship with Rick and Stephanie and she wondered if it would be for the better or worse. Rick pulled CJ to him. Go on, get lost. I’ll call you when the food’s ready.”They both laughed. “We better do as he says, Francis. He gets all moody if he doesn’t get his own way. And if anything gets burnt, I guarantee you it’ll be our fault for disturbing his concentration.”With that Sue lightly touched Francis' arm and led him into the lounge. Even seeing that tiny touch by Sue made my gut flex with jealousy. As the two of them disappeared out of my sight, I closed my eyes and wondered why I’d started this whole. The whole situation is mostly my fault, so it's for me to fix as best I can." I should probably thank you for smoothing things over for Katie with her boss." And I should thank you for not shooting me on sight," Luke answered feeling the need to get past the niceties."Yes, that too," Jack Monahan grinned. "Come in!"Luke met Katie's mother next, a petite brunette with large green eyes and smile lines around them. She, too, shook his hand and even offered a smile."Oh, my! Katie could've done.