”We cleaned each other up in the shower which inevitably involved more stroking and kissing. After we had finished and were getting dressed to meet ...the others, there was one thing I needed to ask.“Has Areeya talked to you?”“You mean about Dao? Yes, she has.”“You OK about it?”“Yes, I’m good about it. I sensed there was a mutual attraction. I’m happy for her, I think they’re good together. Before you ask, I’m not going to pull the same thing I did when Sam appeared.” She smirked, “In fact, I’m. Seems that she was right, doesn't it?" That was the third rescue that Antonia referred to. I smiled at the memory. When you have a sister and her friend conspiring there's no escape. Said sister grabbed my arm and took me away for a brother and sister conversation."I always knew that you and Ant would get married. I wasn't going to let all the hard work we put in to get her into your company be wasted." I see. You know it may have been a lot simpler if you had let me in on your plans." I teased. The gunsmith in Amarillo was a revelation! He showed me a couple of items new to me: the Winchester 1873 model in .44-40 caliber and a companion Smith & Wesson top break pistol, also in .44-40 caliber. The only thing that kept me from buying both on the spot was that the pistol was single action, and I still preferred my double action Starr.Further conversation revealed that the S&W pistol could be converted to double action, provided only that I was willing to spend about $100 for the. James thanked the surgeon before James was given the forms tocomplete. James worked on the forms with Devon and returned them tothe surgeon's staff for processing before they made an appointment andheaded out the door.The date of the appointment a few weeks later hung-over James' head ashe got into the car. He swung his legs in together and closed thedoor.Devon's talking distracted him before he realized that they were notheading home. James clasped his hands as he fretted, 'Where else isshe.