Once the stagecoach had passed, Josh followed his safe route to DP1 to wait for the coach. He settled himself in for a comfortable rest after the stra...in of picking his way over dangerous ground and reached for a cigar. He watched a couple of wagons of freight pass below his vantage point, as well as one rider who aroused his suspicions but kept on going without pause. Soon, the coach had passed and Josh was ready to return to Smithville, this time without being so tired.He got back to town. " She turned to Ned, speaking seriously, "Sorry, hope my language doesn't offend you."Ned's face was wreathed in smiles. I could tell he was about to burst into laughter. But he replied seriously. "Sylvia, if guys are allowed to talk like that, girls should be too." Right," she said. "And for the record, tell me what's with these guys here. I can't tell if you're all screwing each other, or if you're exclusive and just playing games. And I can't figure where I fit into that - or if I want to.". They erupted into another round of passionate kissing, their breathing hot and quick. With her pinned against the wall, his hands were free to touch her. He ran them up the sides of her body while she squeezed him with her legs and held his face. It was amazing; he could have stayed there forever, if not for the simple fact that he wanted more.With a great effort, he tore himself from her lips and moved her away from the wall. She stared at him with her sparkling, lake-like eyes as he carried. ” She looked Serena up and down. “Sam was not lying about you.”Samantha and Serena shared a look. “I may have mentioned to her once or twice how beautiful you are,” explained Samantha.“Or a hundred,” Jessica interjected. “Well, we’ve had a long drive, and I’m ready for a drink. Serena, you’re welcome to join us if you’d like.”Jane served Jessica, Samantha, and Serena martinis by the poolside. After some initial hesitation Serena had decided what the hell – what was the point in being shy now?.