I'd talk to him from somewhere around 10:00 in the morning to somewhere around 1:00 in the afternoon. Most days, not all; there were times, when our d...iscussions had been particularly intense, that I needed a break and took one. Other days I'd log back on with him soon afterwards, or even extend our talk, if I'd thought of something more to say.But the regular afternoon sessions were history; it was too much for me. And I usually took weekends off, although not always; I had the freedom to make. ” He nodded approval.Before Gerry had a chance to soak in the peaceful surroundings and think of what to say next, Tammy pulled her hand away and started to delve into her purse. “I brought some dessert.” She fished around for a few moments and came up with a bar of Swiss chocolate. “You like some?”Gerry nodded, knowing he was about to say, “sure”, and not wanting Tammy to think his vocabulary was as limited as he was displaying today.He watched as she pulled off the paper cover and found a way. " It's all right, Nadine. You did the right thing." Really? Thank you, Ben. I'm so relieved that you're not angry with me." I'm glad your meeting with Max went well. That took a lot of courage on your part." Thank you, Ben. I'm pleased that you're in love. She must be very special."Nadine promised to keep me updated as to the progress in regard to my settlement with the credit card companies, but I believe that hearing me say I was in love with Millie diminished the thrill of talking so. May the cyber demons take the night off and let me post this. The Chemistry lecture was my last class of the day, leaving the next four hours unscheduled -- my crash and sleep time. My three other roommates were working their part time jobs or in class for the rest of the afternoon. The very thought of being alone in the house quickened my walking to a halting jog through the park and down a couple more blocks toward the house. I would have run full out, but I was getting some interesting.