"Until now, I didn't quite know what to think, but now I've got a pretty good idea. I suspect she figured I was kid-shy, and she'd be able to pick me ...up on the bounce when Becky scared me off. Which does not say good things about her, in my opinion."Katie looked annoyed, but not pissed, and not at me. "She's certainly not a friend of mine, but I've never had any trouble with her, until now. You're probably right about her intentions, though." Then let's be happy that her scheme backfired. Or at. That was noticeable as she wolfed down her food, and I even bought her a to-go plate for her ‘friend’. It was when she was complimenting the GV80 SUV that I went with my play.“Olivia, I have an idea, if you’re willing to listen.” She smirked and eyed me, replying, “Umm…OK.”“Look, I was at the restaurant the other night, and I heard that you were on hard times. In addition to I think your car, you likely have school in the fall too, right?”She rolled her eyes and grunted an “Ugh.” Then looked. Andrea’s sister Sally, her guy Richard, and Mr and Mrs Jones all sat in the hot tub. “Hi, Mark,” said Mr Jones brightly. “Are you going to join us in here?” I was still conscious of my semi-erection and I hoped nobody could see it. They’d think I was some sort of pervert. “Thank you, Mr Jones,” I said, turning my back on the hot tub, “but I think I’ll swim a few lengths first.” After I’d completed two lengths, Andrea appeared in the water alongside me. “I’ve been watching, you’re a good. " Are you serious? You know someone who wants to buy that old place? It's in a quiet area, I'll give you that." Bob began to rustle the papers around on his desk. As he searched he said, "I just had it here minutes ago. It's really a steal. We bought it back on the courthouse steps for the amount owed. Normally I would have it appraised, but if you know someone who wants it now, I'll let it go for what we've got in it. That will be..." He hesitated as he located the paper and whistled, "Well, I.