If she never did I would move on to Plan B (once I figured out what Plan B was).I started watching Ronnie at anniversary and birthday parties. I was n...ever far from her at christenings; weddings or funerals and I made sure that every time she looked in my direction I was looking at her. When her eyes met mine I didn't smile, but I didn't look away either. This went on for about two months. It was at the wedding reception for one of Alphonse's daughters that it finally got to her. About two hours. " Then he said, "You'll have to teach me, there are things I haven't done before." My response was, "We'll go slow. Remember, it's been a long time for me too. I might not like it as much."Without anything said, we picked up our plates and put them by the sink. I made a gesture toward the living room, and as he passed I put my hand on his shoulder. I left it there as we walked to the couch. Tim turned to me and said, "Can I have a hug?"I reached around and brought him to me. We stood. This was most curious! Noting the exact location of the door and the latch, I pushed it shut quietly, watching the cornices of the mantel. As I expected, both resumed their original positions. When I went back to them, it was but a minute’s work to test them before I heard the ‘Crack!’ of the door opening. As before, it seemed to hang until I was able to unlatch it with my knife. I had discovered the mechanism to a secret passage!All thoughts of my toilet had disappeared. Opening the secret. He too bites back a grin, betrayed by his dimples. “You don't surf in Darwin.” “But it is close to 'Sunshine Coast'?” “No.” She shook her head. “No. It's not.” He still hasn't let go of her hand. Now he turns sit and kisses the inside of her palm. Rose shivers He smiles (only one dimple this time), blue eyes dancing. “Can I get you a drink?” “Please, join me.” She gestures at her table and the empty seat opposite. “I have ordered champagne.” He saunters over to a small bar tucked.