I've always felt a deep affection for you – even when we were kids. I, uh, well, I guess you know that, huh?"Susan patted Brock's hand."I do know th...at," she said. "Even before everything that happened, I knew you cared about me. You were always the only person who stuck up for me. You were always the only person who cared if something was bothering me. Hell, Brock, you were the only person who bothered to look for me when we played Hide and Seek. I guess I just always read too many romance. Helen Akers, Sam's wife, put Bill to bed and had him dosed with laudanum to get the pain under control so that he could sleep.The next morning, Jack and Sam took another horse and went to the scene of Bill's accident to salvage his stuff that had to be left the day before. This took most of the day, so Jack stayed at the ranch for another night. What with one thing and another, Jack spent two weeks at the ranch, all for what seemed like very good reasons at the time. Anyway, by the time Jack. At least I thought so. But I had to ask her ... tell her first.Becky and I had lots to talk about.As I pulled into the driveway, I saw Taylor standing on the porch.Brendan spotted her too."Guess this means dinner's on the table and we're late."Becky looked at us."I'll just explain that I was having so much fun with my two hunky guys that time just got away!" She laughed.Brendan added,"Now when am I going to get a chance to ask her? I wanted to talk to her before dinner. I supposed I could ask. I had enoughtime to think about our problems. The friendship wehad was great, but sex was a drag. She oftencomplained about it, and I would try my best. I justcouldn't get into it unless I fantasized about beingthe girl while she fucked me! It was all a littleheady, so I finished my cleaning and drifted off."Wake up! What, you get me all upset and then take anap? What a jerk!" Guess she's home. I apologizedand pointed out all the cleaning I had done."Look I'm not going to screw around. I am.