" Hi Kids," Mrs. Branson said, "I didn't think you'd be home so soon?" We decided to come straight back here, and just chill out." That's nice dear. W...ho are your friends?" This is Gwen. You know Bob, Gary's brother. And, I think you also knowTerry." Yes. Hello Gwen. It's nice to meet you. And, boys it's nice to see youagain."The boys said, in unison, "Hello, Mrs. Branson."I just smiled.Kate's mother looked at us, and said, "Can I talk to you girls alone?" Sure mom," Kate answered, "What's up.". I'm a woman! I'm a woman? Lot's of people are women." Brad mumbled to no one in particular. "I'm not injured. I'm not an invalid. I just happen to be female for the evening. Happens all the time. Yeah right!" Looking up at Cynthia, "Will... will... will you help me get dressed?" Brad blushed."Sure!" Cynthia smiled. "Come on, you haven't lived until you've put on pantyhose." Cynthia said escorting Brad to the bedroom. .....Cynthia made a left into the Thorne estate. Passing the. Izzy put her hand up to her tousled locks; she'd not pulled her comb through it yet."Yes," she laughed self consciously. "That's probably because I have – just got out of bed." Something in Daniel's eyes flickered, and he muttered softly to himself."I won't come in thank you Izzy ... I was just wondering if you would have dinner with me this evening – at my house."She held up his letter. "Yes I got your letter ... and thank you, I would love to have dinner with you tonight." Excellent ... I'll. SusanI led the way back to the garage, but before starting the car, I had a brainstorm. I guess I have a pretty good memory for numbers — particularly phone numbers — and I remembered Emily's. I have to admit that Jake was looking at me kind of funny ... and with good reason, I guess. After all, there I was in the garage with the door open standing there naked with a cell phone in my ear. Oh, well...I called Emily and the phone was answered by a woman (I think) who had a rather deep,.