When Jesse Ran his fingers through the textured mass of Maxie's hair the other boy half growled against his skin. Maxie pulled away long enough to sta...re at Jesse, the soft parting of his lips, the deep and tempting shadows. His eyes were bright and hard and wanting.Maxie leant back, sat up, his knees either side of Jesse's hips, and tugged at the fly of his trousers, the belt that made his fingers itch. Jesse's stomach muscles danced and jumped in the most fascinating way. Jesse couldn't wait. "Can you give us two or three hours?"She paled, and her facade of confidence sagged."You can go for two or three hours?"I grinned, but then let her off the hook. "Not the whole three hours. But I also don't do wham, bam, thank you ma'am, either. I think we'll start with a shower together, and then move on to -"She held up a hand, palm facing me, and interrupted."Too much information, Bob! I don't need to know the details. Three hours it is. I'll go to the library or something." Thanks," I. Iris headed for her liquor cabinet. "Do you think a couple Manhattans will make what's to come next go a bit more smoothly?" she asked."Do you need one?" No, but I think I want one." I'll take one, too."She carried her cocktail shaker to the kitchen for ice. Nathan heard some cubes fall on the floor.Iris returned and began measuring spirits. "Your hands are shaking," Nathan said. "What are you nervous about?" Oh, only about a hundred thousand things." She handed him his drink. Then, in a gulp. Please forgive me." Help me slip into this dress," said Penny. "The sooner we are out ofhere, the more likely I am to forgive you."Penny's command washed over Donna and her back straightened. Somethingfaded in her eyes as they moved from a deep green to an almost paleblue. Penny took her by the hand, guiding the tall and tan woman intoone of two dressing rooms."Come, Dolly," commanded Penny, and Dolly obeyed.The dressing rooms were actual rooms here. There were couches, aminibar, several.