I've seen it all Geordie. Nowt surprises me now" Still, it's not right. She's out of control. Tell me...Ernie. Where did Mavis go...when she left. Is ...she still alive? Not that I want to see her. Just curious." Last I heard she was working in a charity shop. In Gateshead, I think. She'll, be what...68, 69, now. Wild, wild woman, that one." Yes....69. Two years younger than me." She might just be going through a faze....catching up on lost years...give her time Geordie. Mid life crisis....think. ‘Your table is available now. Or perhaps you would prefer to begin with an aperitif in the bar?’ Adam glanced at me. ‘Oh, I think we’re ready to eat.’ We followed the maître d’ along the wide hallway. Though my eyes swept eagerly from left to right, it was too overwhelming to gain any more than an impression of highly polished glass, ornate archways and sumptuous red carpet. Over the years, I’d heard much about the hotel’s magnificent decor and lavish furnishings but this far exceeded my. I also knew no one was going to be stopping by unannounced. At least no one who knew me. If anyone else showed, it was very likely that they wouldn't be telling anyone what they had seen.After forty-five minutes I was 'top of the world ma'. That being the case, I began thinking about the cruiser. If I took it to a dealer in the morning, I would have to take to Tryon. I checked with my built in Internet connection and found that the closest dealer was twenty five miles away. That drive was. The earrings swungwith the sudden urge of the fermented grapes. I loved how my lips stuckslightly with the waxy lipstick trying to gain purchase on the glass. Idid enjoy being a woman. I did not believe men knew what they weremissing.Victor came back into the living room. He had changed from his dresspants and button-down into his khakis and a thick t-shirt. God, he lookedcomfortable. Clean, crisp t-shirts looked so good on his buff physique. Ihad forgotten he kept a supply in my guest bathroom.