She didn't reply but she did stand, so he beckoned her over to stand at the edge of the tree's shade. Beyond was just some scrub and a small mound, an...d they were well away from the horses which were all tethered to branches of the tree on the other side.When she was standing next to him he reached down and took her pistol out of her holster. He showed it to her, and once again slowly showed her how to cock it, how to aim it, and waggled his finger near the trigger to show how to fire it. He. ”“So! I might have a step-mum soon then.” She stated with a twinkle.“That is a long way away even assuming it ever gets that far.”“Are you going to get the door then?” Amy suddenly asked.Only then did I hear the faint ring over the washer’s noise. I blamed too many rock concerts. Amy blamed old age.I went and let Felicity in. It seemed that lately, whenever she came from her father she arrived in tears. This was no exception. I held her for a few moments before telling her that Amy was in the. How many others had seen her? She had no recollection of being filmed and was sure they had been on their own in the flat that night. And what exactly was on the film?Christmas passed with its usual traditions, and thankfully for Kate, no drama. Tonight, they were seeing the new year in at home, with close friends. The caterers had arrived, and Kate was busy giving instructions as to where everything should go. David had arrived home with fireworks and champagne which was now chilling in the. "Hi there, Heather! Come on in and join me. I just put on a movie. I would love some company." He said.I walked over and sat next to him and before I realized it he hugged me to him. The feeling of his strong arm around my shoulder pulling me close and the warmth of his body made me tingle. I had always been close to him and we often cuddled while watching TV."Where is mom?" I asked and hoped that my voice did not tremble."She is working late again." He said but I thought I heard a little.