I didn't know if it were true or not, but there was just something about her that set my teeth on edge. But she was Bev's best friend so there wasn't ...much I could do about it except live with it.Julie stood up for Bev at our wedding and since then she and Julie had gotten together at least once a week for coffee and they were constantly on the phone with each other. It hadn't been too bad there for a while, but then things changed. The big change came when Max joined the Marines and Julie. "Hi, I'm Sandy, you must be Dan."Dan stood up, awkward, unsure what to do. What is the social convention when you meet someone new in you own home but you are both naked? Sandy had her own ideas and enveloped him in a hug before he could catch his breath."Weird, isn't it," she said. "You know, who knows what to expect, right? Best to get to skin right off I think."She half pulled away, turning towards June and still holding one arm around his waist."This is Patricia. She's shy, I'm breaking her. I’m glad you’re here.” She released Morgan and gave Susan a hug. “Missus Cox, it’s great to meet you. You have a lovely daughter.”“Susan, please. We’re going to be family.”“Okay, Susan. I’m Marie and he’s Ted.Dad had hugged Morgan commenting quietly on her beauty. He released her and said, “Susan, it’s good to meet you.” Morgan moved into my arms as we stood in a loose group.Fortunately, a buzzer went off and my mother headed into the kitchen. Morgan followed her saying, “Missus Jones, how may. I asked if there was a mistake since we would only be 2. He told me there was no mistake and I thought I saw a smirk on his face as he left. The red tablecloth with a setting for two reassured me as I nervously looked at my watch. At exactly 7:50pm the waiter arrived with a note on a small plate and placed it on the table. It said "Seated at the table just up ahead are 2 of my friends. They will be getting up and coming to your table. I will be joining shortly. Have fun." I looked up and.