It was obvious that she was staying in his apartment and she had slept in his bed. That didn’t bother her — the fact she had slept there seemed to... make the connection stronger. The photos with the young woman whom she now knew was ‘Jessica’ had certainly helped form a bond with the strong and handsome man. She would have loved to get to know him and she envied Jessica because she had this wonderful man to travel with and look after her. Now, like everyone in Kate’s life, he was gone too.Kate. "Baxter laughed. "I bet." But they were supportive, right?" Brody studied his beer, then looked at his friend. "Never ... I don't know ... never made you feel bad about it?" What's wrong with you? You never get maudlin over beer." Baxter narrowed his eyes."No, no. I was just talking to someone and it got me thinking." I thought I smelled something burning."Brody rolled his eyes."Come on, out with it." Bax took another swallow and waited."All right, all right. It's a neighbor of mine. She loves. I promise. Are you ready, y’all? Let’s do thiiiiiiiiissssss!! ***** ‘How are you feeling this morning, Leanne? Still in pain?’ Yes, but not the kind your pills would help with, Leanne thought. ‘No, no real pain. More like mild discomfort, really. I think I’m good, honest.’ ‘Let’s check, shall we?’ Dr. Lewis proceeded to check on her wound, sounding content to see that it was starting to heal, and then asked her to sit on the side of the bed. He had her follow his light with her eyes, do. .. uh ... got it all lasered off. I mean, you know ... sometimes I have to leave the building on Mondays and Thursdays..." Of course. Well goodness ... you're just..." I'm ... what?" Why, you're just perfect for what I need," she said.It was now about three months since I had discovered that Kathryn had male companionship, and about six or seven months since I had first become her launderer. I had fallen into a comfortable role of servant every Monday and Thursday, the highlights of my week.And.