Asking if I was on the net and me confirming I was, she asked if I had been in chat to which I said no, I had heard of it, but had never been in it, I... used my computer for surfing and sending things to my friends and family.Asking if I sent pictures and me saying yes I did , she asked if I had a digital camera.Now remember at this time, 17 years or so back, digital cameras were pretty new and expensive and not many had them.Jan asked when was I coming up again and I said anytime she liked as I. "Mark just looked at them and nodded. Then as the boys went out to see their father on thepatio Mark said to me, "You are one hot woman baby. I watched you on the security monitorto make sure it didn't get out of hand. How about a hot shower and a nap before we dress fordinner?.I looked up into his handsome face and with a big smile I said, "I wasn't worried baby. I knew you'd be close by. A hot shower really sounds good, especially if you'll join meand wash my back and then you could scratch. In short, less otherworldly and firmly middleclass, but otherwise, she bore more than just a passing resemblance toMeridiana. She noticed him staring and raised her glass with a familiarsmile.Thomas crossed the floor to her table on suddenly unsteady legs. Aflurry of different emotions ran through his mind. He tried to determinehow best to start a conversation with a woman who he knew intimately,but only in his own head; his cheeks turned red and his chest felttight. "I'm supposed to be meeting. Unconditional love and devotion.Complete. Her mind reeled with these words. Over and over again she repeatedthose words she heard from His lips. "Are you still there my pet?" She heard suddenly breaking her trainof thought. "Yes," was all she could muster up to say. "Yes what?" he demanded softly. "Yes, I am still here." She spoke quietly. The phone went dead. She looked at the receiver of the phone a littlein shock. Suddenly feeling more alone then she ever had. Her hands shook asshe hung up.