“I wouldn’t have waited,” Galen muttered. “Yes, but, then again, you’re no gentleman, brother,” Eryx laughed.”

“Galen poked Eryx on the shoulder three times. “Brother, if you feed the cats, they’ll keep coming back. Please. I beg you. Stop.” Bill and Andy broke out in laughter. I bit my bottom lip to keep from smiling at Galen’s rude, yet humorous remark. Jean and Marie took half a turn and walked away.”

“I’ll bring you a special tea . . . to soothe your nerves, my dear. Is that fine?” Nyx spoke softly to Andy. Andy nodded, “Yes, thank you.” Galen handed Andy a box of tissues. “I think she needs something stronger; vodka, perhaps?”

“Mom, I have to tell you something,”...... “Oh my God, you’re pregnant.”

“Brother, if you feed the cats, they'll keep coming back. Please. I beg you. Stop.”

“I would have been embarrassed to have been caught in such a compromising situation. Promise me you won’t ever kiss me like that again.” He tittered.”

“I’ll count the very seconds until I see you again.”