.. rode here. We had heard that you were living here. I thought that I could make a deal with you...”It took me a moment to understand what she trie...d to say to me. From the gasp coming from the bed I wasn’t the only one who got it.“Saga, you are a married woman, now. Besides, where is your baby? And your husband?”Saga was now looking down at her hands, but she answered me. “I left Knut with my mother as they have some goats. And my brave husband peed in his pants when those creatures threatened. "She's also a pretty good pilot and maker of cookies." And you've met her?"I giggled. "Yes, ma'am. We started chatting – Facetime on the computer or the iPhone or whatever. She and Nikki Granger flew down and got me, took me back there for the weekend. I met Doctor Patel, a recruiter with Auburn University. They want me back next week for interviews." Oh, my goodness, Lee," Mizz Andrea said. "And you worried about her abilities?" You both know that there is a procedure and a time for. I didn’t know where to go, but I thought of youand this house out of town. I thought it might be safeuntil I figure things out.”“Safe here, how long are you planning on staying?” Iasked.“Well,” Jackie paused for a long moment, “I haven’tthought that far ahead yet.”“Jackie, on a scale of one to ten, how serious is thisproblem of yours?”Without hesitation Jackie said, “Eleven.”“That serious huh?” I was young. .. he can't even look." Now she really blushed and couldn't meet my eyes, and instead looked down, biting her lip. "I know some men don't like it but I think it's just so sexy. And its the most natural thing in the world after all!" I knew it sounded corny but it felt right, and it made Claire smile again as she returned her eyes to mine. She edged even closer to me. Instinctively I reached out and touched her taut bump. "I'm so sorry," I said, drawing my hand away. "What am I thinking?" “No,.