"I mean we care about her," said Gerald."I'll tell her you said that." No!" yelped the man. "Fer pity's sake, don't tell her that. Just you remember w...e think a lot of her."Kris suddenly realized what the man was dancing all around. People in town must know he was spending a lot of time with Lou Anne. They were worried about her, because he was an unknown ... a stranger."She saved my life," said Kris. "I think a lot of her too. I understand why she's important to this town. She's a good. It seemed that there were factions within the ExTrans, much as in every other segment of society. She would have expected more unity among a religious organization, since they all had a codified set of rules they professed to believe in. Maybe there was something there she could exploit, assuming she lived past the meeting with this Bishop character.She was escorted to a conference room that looked like it might once have been the officer's mess. She could still see spots on the bulkheads where. As I was grinding with eyes lady, who's name I found out to be Bethany, I looked over at her friend and locked eyes with her. I'm a free agent, and nothing is better for getting attention than creating jealousy on the dance floor. I smoothly slid my hand down Bethany's arm to her hand and spun her around so that she was facing me again.Then I reached out and grabbed the hand of her friend and I danced up real close in her personal space, the whole time locking eyes with her. She was lost in. Wish me luck, talking to the boys. I hope they take it well. 'Bye, see you all."He kissed Maggie firmly, on the lips, while the children watched approvingly, turned, and left, to talk to his sons. The four O'Brians moved silently around the kitchen, each lost in their own thoughts, and plans, for the evening. Sean had planned to take Becky skating, as an activity that was not too personal, yet left opportunity for intimacy, if it seemed appropriate. Julie and Toni were trying to decide, whether.