Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2023 11:01:13 -0600 From: aariel bender Subject: North Cliff Part 42 Left On My Own North Cliff Part 42 Left On My Own <<<<>>>> Just like that, everyone was gone. Gone. Lou and Roberta said goodbye Monday night. Rikki, Kath and I took them out for dinner. Shelby joined us to send them off. Lou said she was sure she would need to check up on Oblong more often. Tuesday night was a family dinner before the band left on their tour. Tal and Faye joined us. This would be the last gather for three and a half months. Tal never got to see Olivia much, now it would be serious. Faye and Suzi also would be missing each other for the duration. The flight to Seattle was early so dinner was booked for late afternoon. There was much pre-tour commotion. Marnie was wise enough to turn off all the phones while we said our goodbyes. I figured at least Kath would be around. As it turned out, not so much. Something very important was going on, but she didn't care to tell me what. I drove out to the airport for one last farewell and then returned to a very quiet North Cliff. No voices, no ATVs zipping around. Dead silence. I had some work to take my mind off of the sheer loneliness. I wasn't in the mood for a dive into the porn stash. I headed over to The Commons for a drink and dinner that first night. It wasn't very busy. I mostly chatted with the bartender and the waitress. I called it an early night. For lack of anything better to I drove to Capitol City to catch some classical music and visit a friend. Dan Banner was a lawyer I worked with. A few years ago his wife left him. He remarried a younger woman and moved to CC to start a new job and family. The sort of wild and adventurous man I had known was now tamed and raising two young children. We had a nice dinner at his large suburban house. The kids were everywhere and loud. All Dan's wife could talk about was the kids. I smiled and listened. She hardly asked about me. Dan mentioned the girls and the band, but she hardly acknowledged that. After dinner Dan poured us a cocktail and we went and sat on the deck while Audrey put the kids back in their cages. "I really fucked up with Dana. She had every reason to leave me. I figured if I settled down, I could keep the second marriage together. I didn't realize that would mean getting my balls cut off. Now with the kids there is no turning back. I'll be good dad and make sure they grow up in a stable house. I make a lot of money working for lobbyists. Audrey and the kids will never be wanting. I guess that is a good thing. Tomcatting around just got me in trouble. I envy you and your amazing family and your wild ranch. This is it for me. T-ball games and gymnastics. I waited until Audrey returned before saying goodnight. Dan had a look of resignation as we shook hands and said farewell. The bar near my hotel was full of state officials and political aides. I chatted with some people who recognized I wasn't a regular. The guys were all full of themselves and perceived importance. The women were on the prowl, but cautious and aloof at the same time. Not my scene. The next day I went to the art museum. The people watching there was better, Some young hip art fans. I engaged with a couple of people. One young woman took a miid interest and we strolled around together for a while, before she excused herself claiming another engagement. A small group of school girls caught my eye. Just that perfect age, fourteen or fifteen. Faces taking shape and bodies starting to develop. One cute girl made eye contact. When I responded with a smile she asked me if I liked the artist. "It doesn't seem too original does it? There are some good things in the permanent collection. I'll show you. " With that, I followed the young thing named Hazel. She had a perfect body, nice legs and an engaging smile. "Our teacher is boring. Full of shit actually. Luckily this isn't a school event. just a casual museum meet up. No one is keeping track of us. Are you from around here? I've never seen you before. I come here often and the historical museum too. This town is so dull it's all I can do to keep from dying of boredom. Where are you from then?" I told her I was visiting from Green River. That got her attention "Wow. That is the place to be these days. Mom took me shopping there. We had lunch and dinner and stayed overnight. It was so much more fun than here. The shop had a picture of Michele from Adi And The Lion's Den on the wall. She shops there. The woman there said she knows them. Can you believe that? I got this blouse there. You like?" She looked me over and said, "You probably don't know about teen girl bands. Do you even listen to music? Like what? Smooth jazz?" I pulled open one side of the sports coat I was wearing and revealed the Lion's Den logo T-shirt. "I bet you just wear that to lure unsuspecting young girls into your van." I was afraid our conversation would upset the art lovers, so I suggested we walk down to the sculpture garden restaurant. "Oh, so you throw in some gelato to sweeten the seduction. You are very transparent. Mom told me to be careful around guys like you." "Who's your mommy?" "She's state senate majority leader. Nancy Chase. Oh, I'm Evie Chase, and you are?" "Ok, let's find a quiet table. Before we talk, I need to be sure you are discrete. Ok. My name is Will. Will Richardson." "Oh Jesus Christ. You're bullshitting me. Right? Let me see your drivers license." "Maybe you are who you say you are. Will Richardson is a very rich and famous guy. You look too normal to be him." I showed her my license. She still wasn't sure. "Why would you say that? Here. Look." I opened my phone and pulled up a family selfie I took last week at the pre-tour dinner "Looks sort of real, but easy to fake." I was starting to become annoyed by this little wiseass. I scrolled through my phone and found a short video I took when Michele was showing a new song to the band. Evie watched intently as Michele played the song. After a bit Adi started singing. "That's `All About The Family, She's singing the wrong words." "That was the first time they played the song. Adi is making up the words on the spot." "Wow. Some people say a rich guy bought their fame. Paid other people to write the songs and play them. That the band is a fake. I guess not. How do you know them. Are you their manager or something? Why are you here, not on their big tour/" "Ok, this is the part you really have to keep quiet. Michele and Adi are my daughters. Before you ask, they are adopted. Nobody knows, do they? They are orphans. We, my wife and I have another adopted daughter. She's not in the band. You've seen her photographs on the album covers. They made it on their own. A lot of talent and a lot of hard work and a couple of good breaks. I bought them a piano, a couple of amps and some harmonicas for Lane. After that they have paid for it all themselves. You don't read about that on the fan forums, so you?" "The forums are bogus. Mostly obsessed fans. Guys are the worst. Their creepy AI art. I only hang out on the official forum, It's moderated. No jerks." "So do you usually talk to strangers at the museum? I thought you said your mother warned you?" "It's a public place. It's safe. Plus, my parents are members, so I'm here all the time. I know the staff and security. Hey, can I get thet gelato you promised. Mango please." "How old are you Evie? You seem pretty grown up." "Fourteen, I'll be fifteen in August. I'm what they call a latchkey kid, though it's a keypad these days. My parents are always busy. I have mostly been taking care of myself since I was ten. Mom is ok, just into her politics. They are in DC this week for a big event. Fighting evil and all. They are on the good side. " "I'm on my own too. The house is empty with everyone out on the tour. You have tickets? If not I can get you some. But what about today? I'm planning on being around for a few more days. I don't like the empty house alone. I know the restaurants in town. If you trust me." "It's a little early. Want to go over to the historical society? It's just across the mall. Let me finish this, then we could go." Evie was matter of fact and friendly. While we were walking over to the next stop she asked more about myself. She didn't seem too pushy about the band. Polite anyway. "Mom said I'd probably have older boyfriends." She looked at me as she said that realizing it might not have come across as intended. I let it slide, "Why would she say that? "She knows I'm more mature than the boys at school. My dad is sixty. so I guess she knows." We wandered around the museum and then she took me out to the park in the mall. "You know it's pretty dull here. Too many bureaucrats. Like robots marching around. Then they all get shit faced drunk every night when they are in session. People go to music events and art openings just to do more deals. Lame. I'd love to spend some time in Green River. It's so different." "It's still early. We could be there in time for dinner. How long would it take you to pack? I'll drop you off and go get my stuff." She looked at me for a second and smiled. "Without missing a beat she said twenty minutes." Deals were done. Of course she lived in an expensive townhouse in an older, expensive part of town. I had her number, so I could text when I returned. I had hardly unpacked, so I was checked out of my hotel in short time. She must have been waiting at the door. She came dashing out as soon as I sent the text. "Ready? When should I get you back? Are you going to tell your mother you have left town with someone claiming to be someone famous?" "They are going to Paris after DC for an alleged trade meeting. They won't be back for two weeks. No, she doesn't need to know and wouldn't care anyway. She'd just ask you to donate to her PAC. Quid Pro Quo." "Ok. just take a minute and make sure you want to do this. You did pack a swimsuit?" "Oh, didn't think about that. I'll be right back, Off she went. She returned with a tiny bikini in her hand. She crammed it into her back pack. "I thought about it. Of course I'm coming with you. Ready now boss? Let's have some adventures." First thing she did was connect her phone to the bluetooth and started playing some music. "You don't mind do you? Driving music." I learned a lot more about Evie on the ride. She liked history and films. She hated K-pop and squeaky pop divas. Her father had given her his record collection so she had everything from classic 60s rock, to blues, punk, and a lot of new wave and even modern bands. "Dad was pretty cool when he was younger. Skateboarder, activist, anarchist and artist. He met mom when she was in grad school. Fell in love. I'm the living proof. What's you wife like? I bet she's a babe. How old are you? Thirty? " "Twenty-eight. Rikki is a babe. A business woman. Real estate. Saving the old parts of Green River these days. She's the band den mother. The managers take care of business, she takes care of the band. Kath has her own business. She's a babe too. You know K Miller? "Yeah, look" She pulled up her shirt and showed off a KM bra, "They are the best. Wait. Is your wife Rikki or Kath. Did I miss something? "They both are. It's simple. I was supposed to grow up with Kath. Her father didn't approve and moved her far far away from me. We reconnected a few years ago. Rikki knew her from her business. Kath was gonna burn out from her work. She moved out to North Cliff to heal. She never left. Her and Rikki worked it out. The three of us are a perfect pair." "You all sleep together? They are bi? Or they just take turns?" "We are a triad. Three equal lovers. Rikki knew I'd be happier with Kath back in my life. And she knows I still love her as much as I did the day we met. They are both independent emotionally and financially. We are very happy this way. A modern thing I guess." "Or some old biblical deal. Man that is cool. I'm sorry I won't get to meet them. Would they be freaked out that you brought a teenager to your house? Most wives would call the cops." "Now you've hit on a topic that I'll have explain to you later. Remind me." "Don't worry. My mom won't call the cops. She'll say I've done well. She'd rather I not hang out with jerky boys trying to get into my pants. She'd totally approve of your style. Man, she might be jealous. Dad's no slouch in the personality department. I got some of his family good looks. You think?" I just kept my eyes on the road. No state police in the rearview mirror, so far. "Do I get to pick where we go for dinner? There are a bunch of places I'd like to go to. Mom and went to a French place and a Mexican place. Oaxacan. Says it's in New Town. Iraqi? You know that place. Menu looks great. Indian looks good too. Where does Michele like to eat? I like Italian. Francozi is my favoite in CC." "I know that place it's good, isn't it. I know a place in Green River that's better. So good it'll make you cry, "What's it called, let me look it up." "Don't bother. You won't find it on Giggle. You won't find it anywhere. You have to know. It doesn't even have a name. And the front door is hard to find, it changes on the owner's mood. Let me call and see if Alvino can find us a table. We can discuss other places if you care to stay." I made a call. Evie looked at me as I spoke to Alvino in Italian. She was actually starting to respect me. "Got us in. A private room. We'll have enough time to stop at the castle so you can dress up. You did bring something special to wear, I hope." "I did. I figured I had to look my best in Green River. Now I'm getting hungry. You've set me up for a special night." The young girl bopped and swayed to the music the whole ride. It was a very much green spring. When she saw the sign for the waterfall she asked if we could stop. I'd hoped she would notice on her own. The parking lot wasn't very full. We wouldn't have to deal with too many tourists. As we headed down the walkway, Evie grabbed my hand. I guess we were on a date. "Pretty. Can I take a picture of us?" I agreed to the selfie overlooking the falls. Evie wrapped her arm around me in a most inviting manner. In return I put an arm around her shoulder. She said, "A couple more." Then she tugged at me and got up on her toes and kissed me. "Forgive me. I'm pretending you are my boyfriend. Is that ok? I've never had a boyfriend. You are the first guy I ever kissed." This was moving on very quickly. I looked her right in the eyes and told her it was ok and return the kiss. There were a few people around, so it was an innocent kiss a father would give a daughter. "I can do better than that, but not here in public." Evie did a little dance of delight before we moved on. We got to North Cliff with plenty of time to spare. She marveled at the place and checked it all out. I gave her the short tour on the way up to the residence. I set her up in Rikki's room. I didn't want there to be any suggestion we might share a bed. There was about an hour before dinner. I told her to take her time and that I needed to get dressed too. She could text me when she was ready to reveal herself. It only took her fifteen minutes to clean up and change. I was ready when she pinged me. Evie had style, expensive. Different from the family girls. Something about her shoes turned me on. Elegant. I took her up to the rooftop patio to hang out before we needed to head into town. i opened the bar and took a look to see what I might want to drink. I decided on a glass of wine. "Want anything to drink?" "A little white wine if you don't mind. Mom lets me haver a small glass with dinner. I promise won't get drunk and puke." I found a nice chilled white and poured us each a small glass. She knew how to drink wine. "Oh that is a nice one. Thank you Will." Evie seemed relaxed after the day at the museum and the drive. She stood on the edge of the deck and surveyed the lay of the land. "All yours huh? Even the mountains? We know Will Richardson is wealthy. That he has one of the biggest properties in the state. That hardly describes what this might be. Well done young man. You think your friend Alvino is ready for us. What will he think when you walk in with me on your arm> Remarried to a child bride?" This girl is too smart for her own good. I figured I'd go all out to impress her and pulled the Thunderbird out of the garage for the trip into town. She didn't appreciate the ride. She was too busy checking this side of town. My vintage car wasted on youth. "This run on coal or something?" She was all eyes on the drive into town. Alvino's place wasn't too far from the apartment where I parked. We took the light rail a couple of stops to an area between downtown and New Town. She enjoyed the ride and the walk through an older part of town. I had been told they were using the north side entrance today. Walking down the street, I pointed us to a lower level stairway below a brownstone. The door didn't say anything, not even a light. When the door opened, the sound of happy diners spilled out. Evie was enchanted. She was on a special date. She was a cool cucumber. Took it all in stride, though she was clearly surprised. Alvino met us as we walked in. The lusty Italian gave Evie a serious, but subtle once over. Evie surprised both of us by greeting him in very good Italian. She told him she'd heard this place was the tits. Alvino almost lost his breath, but held on and assured the young lady that they are simply the best in the state. then he led us to a nice private booth and placed menus in front of us. I asked for two glasses of bubbly to get us started. Evie lit up at that idea. I wanted to know more about the girl. She said CC Public was not the best school. Too many lunkheads slowing things down. She had some good friends, but felt they were not as mature as she was. She said taking care of herself was ok, but she missed having a real family, like her friends have. Straight A student, looking forward to college, maybe out of state. She had her eyes on Ivey League, Yale or Harvard. Her mom had gone to Yale, so she had an in if her grades were good enough. The bubbly arrive along with a small plate of cheese. I asked her if she'd seen anything on the menu she like. "I don't know any of these dishes." I suggested we let Alvino decide for us. He liked that idea and asked Evie if there was anything she didn't like. She said she was good as long as it wasn't still alive. He asked if oysters were ok. She just nodded. As we talked I reached over and held her hand. She looked at me with a deep questioning smile. The food started arriving. Alvino scaled the food for her small appetite. Salad, pasta, a little fish and then the mains. Evie was in heaven. I'd asked for a little wine with each course. Evie tasted each one and offered observations. Five courses later she was a little red in the face and animated. Not quite drunk. She was an experienced drinker and took each glass slowly. At the end of the night she thanks Alvino in Italian. He kissed her hand, which made her swoon and blush. On the walk back to the train, she held me tight. "That was the most fun ever. You are a real gentleman and the best date a girl could have, I know I'm a little drunk, but I love you Will. You have treated me like someone who matters. She leaned against me on the train ride. I got her to the car and strapped her in. By the time we got back to North Cliff, she had nodded out. I gently work her and half carried her up to Rikki's room. She straightened up enough to head to the bathroom to brush her teeth. A few minutes later she came to my room and asked if she could sleep with me. "Just sleep. The other room seems too far away. I'd be lonely." Her panties and sleep top were simple but sexy. She crawled in bed with me and snuggled up, and promptly fell asleep. She smelled delightful. We actually got to be fairly early for a night out. I think it was eleven when I turned the lights out. I heard Evie rustle around 7am. She managed to get out of the bed with out falling over and plodded off to the bathroom. It was a bit before she returned. I was worried she was feeling the effects of drinking. When she returned, she was looking pretty fresh and pink. "I had to shave my tongue. I've never drank so many different wines in one sitting. I'm ok now. Might need some coffee in a bit." When she got back in the bed, she once again wrapped herself around me and snuggled up close. Her hand absentmindedly rubbed my chest then my belly. "You're smooth. Mom calls dad a bear. He's all hairy. Luckily I didn't get that gene. I'm like mom, just dainty pits and bush. Shaving legs is the worst. One day I might just let it go." Her hand kept moving and drifted down further. I was naked, my half hard cock was flopped against my lower belly. Her had moved down far enough that she brushed against my erection with the top of her hand. She jumped a little when she realized what she'd done. "I'm sorry. I didn't realize. I'm sorry." Her hand didn't move away. It just stayed there. I'm sure she could feel the heat from my hard one, which started to grow to it's full length. "I don't mind one bit. It's not like your are gonna break it. Men like to have their penis touched. A young soft hand is a special treat not many can know. When I'm alone, I touch myself. It's normal, and fun." "Boys play with their willies like monkeys in the zoo. Don't they? I've had some creeps jerk off when I walk by. All young girls have to put up with that shit. I just laugh at them. That doesn't stop them but it makes a point." "I'm no monkey. I bet you know how to play with your pussy. I've seen young girls rubbing against stuff when they think no one is looking. It's sort of sexy watching girls and boys making that discovery." Her hand moved up and down my belly a little, the top of her hand rubbing against me. The to my surprise her hand flipped over and she rubbed me with her palm and finger. Her fingers tentatively wrapped around my dick. "How hard can I rub it. The creeps rub so fast like they are trying to start a fire." I told Evie to just hold it first and get a feel for it. A little pre-cum leaked out onto her hand. "What was that. She pulled her hand away from me and looked at the liquid on her hand. "That's not jizz. It' like the juice my pussy makes when I play with myself." She licked it off her hand. "Sweet. Would you pull the blankets off, I need to see what's going on. You don't mind a girl's curiosity do you? I want to think I'm the first fourteen year old girl you'd been naked with, but for some reason, I think I'm not. Am I still special, or another notch in your belt?" I leaned over and kissed her. A real kiss, not the little peck she'd go so far. It took her breath away. Her tongue darted out instinctively. Her had returned to my cock, this time with some serious intentions. I touched her little breasts, pushing the silky material over her now erect nipples. She sucked in a deep breath. She knew it would escalate soon. I took my time. I really wasn't sure how far she would go with me. "My body is tingling. I've never felt like this, even when I'm masturbating. And I have plenty of time along to do it right. I have a modern mother. She gave me a little box of sex toys for my thirteenth birthday. She told me to check out a women's website, and to enjoy myself. I've just never know a man I would want to be with. I guess it's your lucky day, or maybe mine." Without warning, she slipped down and kissed my cock head. Licked me and then wrapped her lips around my crown. "I thought it would be rock hard. It isn't. It's a different sort of hard. Oh so interesting. I know about blowjobs, but I'm not sure how to do it. Let me explore. Tell me when I get it right." She sucked in about half of my hard dick. She did know to cover her teeth. Her hand was holding me, pointing me to her mouth. She was doing ok for a first timer. I told her so. She giggled and thanked me. She squeezed me and got a big drop of pre-cum. She liked that and moaned. I told her to take her time. I assured her I'd warn her when I was going to cum. "You think I can make that happen. I don't want you to blow your wad just because it's an underaged girl on your nob. I want to do it right." Her graphic description surprised me. I gently rubbed her head and ears. Touching her ears made her shiver. Make me quake too. Small, soft and perfectly shaped. I wan't doing at all. I didn't want to choke her. I just let her find the rhythm. She got up and moved between my legs for better access. "I watched some porn. I think I can do it even better than those women. It's not a job is it? It's supposed to be romantic." The romantic girl went back down on me like a pro. She was relaxed enough and aware enough to start exploring. She checked out my balls. Her finger drifted down my crack and poked and my anus. I hardly expected it when she shoved her middle finger inside of me. That did make me jump. "You like that? I know my finger wouldn't hurt you. It feels different than my finger inside my pussy. Tighter and not wet." God damn, this little vixen was going to make me cum in the most explosive way. Innocence and erotic. "Honey, be prepared. I shoot a lot of cum. You don't have to swallow it all,: She looked up and me with an evil grin, "I want to taste your salty treat." The words had barely got out of her mouth when I felt my balls boiling.. She went back down on me just in time for the eruption. Rather than shy away, she held on tight. He little fist working my shaft. The first blast. She move up a little but didn't release me. Then the second, and a third. I could see her eyes widen as she made every attempt to keep up with the torrent. She couldn't manage the next two ropes. A delicious facial. That beautiful pale face covered in creamy cum. She was bright red now, with a sticky face. I'm sure she didn't know what was next. I pulled her up and licked the warm jizz off her face. Her had was between her legs rubbing like a good girl should. "I didn't come here to seduce you. Honest. It just happened. Maybe I did. What girl wouldn't want to get in bed with the most handsome famous man in the land? Are we going to do more? I don't want to get pregnant." I wanted to get her into bed as soon as I laid eyes on her perfect face and body. "We'll only do what you want. And no, you can't get pregnant. I've had a vasectomy. No little swimming sperms in my jizz. How about if I return the favor and give your pussy a licking. Non intrusive. If you are going to be here for a week, we have a lot of time to get down to the dirty business. Take you time. " "Lick me? I forgot about that possibility in the heat of the moment. I think I'll let you. Let me catch my breath for a minute. I'll get warmed back up. You know I can masturbate for hours. It just builds up in waves. I know how to make it last. A tingling toy in my twat helps." If I didn't know, I'd think Evie was eighteen or nineteen. Lusty and a potty mouth. I am liking this. We laid quietly after that for about twenty minutes. "Ready to eat at the Y? I think I'm as ready as I'll ever be. Say something dirty in French to me." All the obscene talk I heard as a kid visiting the French coast came back to me. She squealed When I called her a hot fucking bitch whore. I was done with the jibber jabber and rolled her on her back and spread her slim legs. Not skinny, just slim, like her whole body. I pulled her panties off and sniffed them. That sweet tangy smell of a young girl. Then I pulled the tank top off her. That finally gave me a look at her small tits. They were more puffy nipple than a small orb. Perfect. I sucked one into my mouth and poke at her erect nipple with my tongue. She shook. I moved to the other and did the same. Symmetry. She moaned again, this time grabbing the back of my head and pulling me tight to her chest. That confirmed, I slowly kissed my way down her chest and belly. I wanted build the anticipation as long as I dare. I do love a flat teen stomach. I've been spoiled by the family. No pot bellies for me. Her belly button was perfectly shaped. No jewelry. I hate that shit. Oh and the busy. Light, like her soft light brown hair. I double she shaves or even trimmed it. It was just starting to spread beyond that first pussy soul patch. She I rubbed my nose in the little forest, she shook and pawed at my head. I went slow. This was a real treasure I had kidnapped. "C'mon, don't keep me waiting. Do it baby fucker. Lick me daddy." That little outburst surprised me. But I always do as I'm told. I pushed her legs apart as far as seemed comfortable. She was laughing. I think it was for a little bit of fear laced with desire. She smelled incredible. Sweaty and salty. My first taste confirmed my sense of smell. That first lick made poor Evie jump and flail at the bed. She was hot and ready. Her clit was just a little pink nub. Her hole was small, only entered by a latex toy or some sort of vibe. It seemed so tiny. I knew I could enter, but that would have to wait for another day to find out. Her ass was firm and slightly round. It made me wonder what her mother looked like. If anything like her daughter, I think I'd like to fuck her too. Oh, a recurring theme. for now it's the luscious daughter. And only just cunnilingus for now. Teen pussy is a treat, like a perfect west coast oyster. Small, sweet and salty like the ocean. Her short frigging session had got her out of the starting gage. My cunt lapping raised her anticipation. She knew this was special, not a stupid school boy fumbling around a region he had no idea how to navigate. My slow strokes were working magic on a deciple of the erotic arts. I could have spent hours on her cunt. I split the difference and worked towards her orgasm. It did't take all that long. She was quivering in anticipation as soon as I touched her clit. "Fuck that feels amazing. Keep going. I can feel it coming." And did it come. Loud and wet. A squirter. I got a mouthful of girl juice for my efforts. I also got pounded on the back of the head when she came. I teased her and kept licking. I knew she wouldn't be able to take anymore, but I was going to make her say stop. "Stop, it hurts now." Mission accomplished. I pulled away and moved up so I was next to her, hold that body close to me. She didn't say anything. We just looked at the ceiling contemplating what we had just done and what it meant. I was moved in a way I didn't expect. I wanted this girl for my own. I didn't know how that was possible. I just decided to live in the moment. The future would reveal itself. I had no control. Evie finally stirred. It was 10am by then. We made out like young lovers. She called me 'Sweet Thing". I called her my love. It was finally time to make a move. "I'm hungry. Is coffee a possibility here. Can we ring the butler?" I had to disappoint her and let her know there was no butler or maid. She got up and found her sleep clothes. I had to dig out some shorts and a tee shirt. I grabbed her hand and we drifted down to the kitchen. I asked her what else she wanted. I pointed her to the pantry while I ground some coffee beans and got out the milk and some juice. We carried our choices out to the dining room deck and dug in. Evie had real manners. She asked me more about myself and life at North Cliff. She talked about a Kurt Vonnegut book she'd just read and asked if I knew of him. I asked her what she wanted to do while she was here. I also reminded her that she was welcome as long as she cared to stay. "I'd like to do some shopping. I didn't bring much, so I need a few things. Don't worry, I have a credit card. I guess i would like to see more of this place beyond your lair. I think I know every crack in the ceiling already. Time to expand my horizons. Am I keeping you from work, anything important you have to do. I'm perfectly capable of taking care of myself. I've been doing that for years. If I could figure out how to get into town from here, I could work out how to get around. Seems pretty easy from what I remember. And I want to go swimming. You said we could." The sun was warm, we were both content and now very comfortable being together. I suggest we get clean up and take a ride into town to get oriented. "We can get some lunch and shop as long as your line of credit holds out." I was surprised she picked up our breakfast plates and took them back to the kitchen and washed them. When we got back upstairs, she moved her bag into my room and unpacked. "I need to take a shower, otherwise every dog in town will be sniffing after me. Excuse me now." I did the same. I carefully picked out some clothes to compliment her good looks. Then it struck me. What will people I know think when I stroll into town with this sweet piece of jailbait. Especially with all our friends knowing the family is out of town for three months. I guess I'd just have to deal with the looks and judgments. Evie appeared ready for the day. Leggings, short skirt, and peasant blouse, with a pair of very expensive Italian sandals on her pretty pedicured feet. Since she didn't appreciate the vintage ride last night, I just loaded us into the EV and we quietly drove into town. Along the way, she asked what roads we were on an followed on her map app on her phone. "I couldn't get any signal at you place. What's up with that?" I told her we had a very secure private internet and when we get back to the house I'd load the software she'd need. She actually understood my reasons and approved. I drove straight to the Alameda and parked. I invited her up to the apartment so she knew that was an option, and a place she could use if she was on her own and needed to pee or something. I gave her the the codes for the doors. Once that was explained we headed out on her shopping spree. "Can we go to Oblong first? Is there a place I can get some underwear. I only brought three pairs of panties. I didn't think you'd put up with me any longer than that." I told her we'd stop by Ruthie's after Oblong as they were in the same area. "What's Ruthie's?" "Fancy panties. Expensive. Not your Hello Kitty styles." I got a dirty look for suggesting she wore cotton girl panties with super heroes on them. "Sexy. Oooh. Shame I got no tits for a fancy bra. How do you know about a lingerie shop? I guess you know everyone in town." I held my breath when we walked into Oblong. I expected looks of disapproval from Shelby and her crew. I guess Shelby knows me too well by now. "Hello Will. And who is this stray kitten you've found. Hello I'm Shelby. I think I've seen you in her recently. You don't live here do you. At least not yet." "Evie Chase. Pleased to meet you. I'm no stray. Well bred actually. Will invited me to Green River. We met yesterday at the museum in Capitol City. My parents abandoned me for a couple of weeks. Couldn't pass up an invitation from Mr Richardson. I gather you know him intimately." That set Shelby back on her heels for a brief second. "Oh, have you met his pet snake? You look like you could handle it just fine." Oh oh, was this going to degenerate into a cat fight? "What are you looking for. Let me show you what's new." The two wandered away. Mazi took the opportunity to chat me up. "Jeez, she is more than pretty. You have a knack. Any word for the band on the road? The first shows went well. Man, that is all the news can talk about." While Mazi was bending my ear, I looked across the shop to see how Shelby and Evie were doing. The smiles and animated chat suggested that the ice was broken. I told Mazi to tell Evie that I was going around the corner to the coffee shop to wait for her. She understood that I recognized it might be a while. I got coffee and something to nibble on while I checked my mail and read the news on my phone. My concentration was interrupted by a familiar voice. It was Pris. "Whatcha doing Will. Must be lonely with everyone gone. Good new. Dot is going to move in with us when they get back from Madison. My mom and Peet got talking and they worked it out. Now that my sister is gone for good, there are two extra rooms at the house.This is gonna be great. We can work on the screen play and Dot can stay at Franklin. She's pretty fuckin' happy. Even better, mom is getting well. Her shrink finally got her meds sorted out. She coming out of that dark gloom. You should see her. She looks great. Got a nice haircut and is dressing up again. It's so great to have her back. She's looking forward to Dot moving in. It'll warm up the house. She so much fun. Mom loves her." "I'm waiting for Evie to do her shopping with Shelby." "Ok, wait now. Who is Evie? I don't think I know an Evie. Please explain." Just then the very same Evie came into the coffee shop with a couple of shopping bags. "She was the best. Look at all the things I got. I'm set for as long as I'm here and then some." It was then that she realized I'd been talking to Pris. Pris groked that this must be the mysterious Evie. There was a moment of cold stares as the two checked each other out. "I'm Evie Chase. You must be one of Will's friends. I'm visiting from Capitol City. I met Will there yesterday. And now here I am" "They call me Priscilla Godzilla. You can call me Pris. Pris Willson. Yes I am one of Will's friends. A long time friend. You just met Will yesterday? Are you going to move in with him? That seems to happen with a frightening regularity. What's your grift sister? Will's my man. You think you can just mozy in and polish his nob. Just like that," "Cool yer jets. There is plenty of timber there for both of us. We didn't need to go outside and arm wrestle do we? Pris busted out laughing. She just met a soul sister from Noir Alley. "You dig my patter. Are we on the same page. Let's jawbone over some java and get our stories straight." "Your're no gold digger, clue me in." It was Evie's turn to crack up. I started to grasp the connection. "Let's pow wow sister. I think we are in the same tribe." Pris got up and hugged Evie, who was now in full flight. "Damn, Will has a special sense. Gabba Gabba Hey. We accept you. I knew it. I knew it." The two girls sat down and engaged in a fast and furious conversation, getting to know each other. "You'll be here for a week? Cool. It's summer. Can't you stay longer. With everyone out of town, a new friend is much welcomed. " "I don't know. Mom doesn't even know I'm here. What if I never go back to CC? It's got nothing on Green River. This is my dream come true." Something was brewing, bigger than I could have guessed. "You're making a movie? Writing a screen play? Noir? Holy shit. They let you do that at school? That's way better than CC Central." "It our club. Me and Dottie are writing the script. The Film Club said they'd help us out. What do you do? Write? Film? We are having a Xoom meeting tomorrow Me and Dot. Join us. She'll dig it. Can we do it at North Cliff? Will? Will, are you paying attention? Do you realize what this new toy of yours has to offer. Not just another pretty face." "I write short stories. My English teacher is the only good thing about Central. I'm a pretty good artist and photographer too. I would think I'd have something to offer. Shit, if I only lived here. My life would be a hell of a lot more fun." It was almost too fast for me. I just knew my two young loves connected in a deep intellectual and spiritual way right in front of me. This was something new and huge. "I need to go buy some undies. Will said Ruthie's was the place to go. Wanna come with me?" "Will and Ruthie are good friends, since he was a kid. He likes to shop there too. Lucky you aren't the same size. He'd steal you panties if you aren't careful." Evie looked at me and giggled. "OK. Next stop. Let's go." After Ruthie's, Pris led us over to see Tal at the record shop. As expected, she was confused by the arrival of a new face. That didn't stop them form getting on famously. By then, Evie was hungry for a real lunch. The three of us said goodbye to Tal for now and headed off in search of food. There was plenty more shopping after a meal. Pris thought we should get up to New Town to walk around. We'd dropped all of Evie's shopping loot off at the apartment before we got on the train. Those two were instant friends. I felt a little left out. My new date hijacked by my future wife. I didn't see the future which was forming up right in front of me. "Hey Will. Should we ask Tal to join us for dinner. We're in her hood. She should be done with work at six today. I'll call her." I knew Tal was feeling as lonely as Pris and I were. Our whole circle just gone like that. Tal will chuffed that we'd invited her to join us for the evening. We had lunch at a Thai street food stall. There seemed to be some food festival going on. We checked out a few places. The plates coming out of the Thai joint looked and smelled fantastic. Pris found us a table in the park to sit down and eat at. The conversation was more getting to know each other. Evie was polite and asked me more about who I was and how I got there. Pris explained she was one of Michele's first friends when she moved in with us. "Well, my sister was Michele's friend, but they let me hang out. I learned a lot that first time." She just left it hanging. Evie considered the comment and moved the conversation along to another topic. The two girls shared stories of family life. They both felt a little ignored by their parents. Pris because of her mom's mental health issues and the drama with her sister. For Evie, it was her parent's careers. They both were always looking for real friends. It was harder for Evie in CC. She said the kids at school were either rich kids who looked down at everyone, or the blue collar kids how were treated like second class citizens. Pris explained there wasn't such a divide here. "The kids at Public are ok, We mix a lot out side of school. Franklin doesn't have a football team, so there is none of that shit. We do prank each other every year. Just fun jokes. Nothing mean." After lunch we found a place to clean up and then move on. Pris guided us into a vintage clothing store. I don't usually care much about clothes, especially old stuff. Since the girls were into it, I wandered around and found the men's rack. A very pretty clerk asked if I needed help. I just needed to stare at her unbound pointy tits jiggling in her hippie blouse. I made sure to look her in the eyes. She sized me up and pulled a vintage jacket off the rack. Being polite, I tried it on. It fit, and looked pretty good. It was a 50s western cut coat. She complimented me. And suggested she might have some cowboy boots to match. The pants with the jacket were a strange size. Huge waist and short legs. From a different time. The boots she showed me were high quality, and had been rebuilt with new soles and heels. Shit, I looked pretty snazzy. The woman's name tag said her name was Adobe. "You look great. I think I have a shirt that will go with that." She fussed around and pulled up a western shirt for me. A perfect fit. Pear; snaps and nice piping trim. "Well thank you Ms Adobe. You can put all those aside. I'll cover what ever the girls find." "Your daughters?" I almost said "my girlfriends" but caught myself. "A friend of my daughter and her new friend from out of town." "They are extraordinary looking young women. I can only imagine your daughter is a knockout." Before we could go any further, the two girls appeared wearing some vintage 70s fashions. I could see Pris noticed the clerk was flirting with me. She went into defense mode, "Adobe, isn't that mud?" Oh Pris couldn't you just let it go? "My mom was a hippie. I changed my name to Karen when I was in school. I finally accepted my mom's choice when I grew up. And what are your names?" Pris retreated. The two introduced themselves. Adobe was curious about Evie, being from out of town. Satisfied, the two little precocious babes headed back to the racks to do more shopping. "Wow. I was a nerd when I was their age. I couldn't have said a word to anyone, I was so shy. They are like little adults. I bet no one messes with them." Adobe asked a little about me. How long had I been in Green River. She'd grown up there, but out in the rural part, actually near where Dave Stax lived. That would be Tal's uncle. Her parents were serious off the grid hippies and pot growers well ahead of legalization. "You free later? I'd sure like to chat with another local some more." I told her we had a dinner planned tonight, but I'd make time if she wanted to have a drink. Just as she was punching her contact into my phone Pris returned. She scoped out what was up. This time she just gave me a look and an evil grin. Just then Evie returned with an armful of clothes. She handed Pris her finds and the said they were ready to settle up. "Your friend Will has said he'll cover your purchases. Maybe he didn't expect you'd clear out the designer rack. You still ok Will?" I told her I was and then asked if there was anything else they wanted, but put back. They both lit up and ran back into the depths of the shop. "You are a generous man. They picked top of the line, so far." I was happy to have more time with Adobe with out the nosy girls. "Nice shop. I'm not one to buy vintage stuff. My daughter keeps me in clothes that don't embarrass her. She thinks a tee shirt and Levis are just barely passible for a man my age." "Well the tee is pretty cool. Biggest band around. I've not seen that design before." Without thinking I blurted out, "My daughter's band, this is the crew shirt for the current tour." As soon as I said that, I wished I could have taken it back. Poor Adobe nearly turned into a puddle of mud. "What, No shit. Wait. Your daughter? She's your daughter's friend. Which one is you daughter? Holy shit. Who are you?" I grabbed Adobe's arm and walked her to a corner of the shop, away from the counter. "I let the cat out of the bag. Michele is my daughter. So is Adi. Really. If you don't believe me, ask Pris, the girl who looks like Twiggy. She's Michele oldest friend. Now about getting together. Sure, but at the moment I'm hosting Evie, the other girl. She's visiting from CC. My summer is otherwise pretty open. With the band on tour and all." Adobe Rivers, as I learned was her proper name, was struggling with what she'd just learned. Now I was staring again at her hard, pointy nipples poking through her blouse. She caught where I was looking and blushed. "You must know how big the Lion's Den is I guess. They aren't just a band. They talk to us. I mean, they made it possible for all of us to be ourselves. No drama, just discover who we are. It's not like any other band. It's not about breaking up with boy friends. Hattie Fast wore that into the ground. And most of us never had a boyfriend, let alone a string of famous pretty boys. Really, Adi doesn't tell us anything. She just makes us think. Crazy. That's why they are everyone's favorite. We all have to work at our lives. A band can't do that for us. They can just show us there are a lot of ways." I'd not heard such an accurate view of the band from a fan like that. I was still staring at those two points. Adobe had very straight bangs, with long sideburns hanging down and the backside of her hair fluffed up. She definitely wasn't a Lion's Den clone. Nice to see. Besides her hippie blouse, she was wearing leggings with a sort of long hippie tutu over them, see through. Her boots came up her shins. All perfect. Then I noticed expensive silver earrings and matching necklace. She wasn't the prettiest girl, but she wore it well. "Are you really paying? I mean we didn't pick the most expensive things because you said you were paying. We can afford it, you don't have to." I assured the two my word was good. Adobe had to go to work. I just stepped back and casually thumbed through a sale rack. Hawaiian shirts were not for me. We were handed six big shopping bags. The girls dashed out the door, with two bags each. "You weren't bullshitting. We can meet up. Right? I have a feeling we might have somethings in common. Ok. Honest? I hate getting strung along." "I agree. We need to sit down together. Don't mind the girls. They are protective. I will be checking in with you as soon as his tornado clears." I met the girls outside. "Let's take all this back to the apartment and come back to do more shopping and wandering around. We don't need to haul these bags around." "Pee break." That sealed the deal. As we were walking back to the rail stop Pris spoke up, " What was it about her. She was different. Not just those pointy tits. She felt like family. I was jealous at first, but hearing her talk... I dunno. I think your radar was right on." "What family? Did I miss something?" "Look here Evie. I think we need to talk. You've barely been on board and you have moved right to the top of the list. You are family. Don't you know? Oh sister. We need to talk. Talk without Will leaning over our shoulders. Don't you see? The family. Not just the band. It's, well it's what it is. It's survival and support. If Rikki and Kath were here, well they aren't. Just trust me. If Will trusts you enough to bring you here, then you are trusted. He's not a predator or creepy. Will is the protector. You fall into our circle, and you can do anything you dream of. Look at Michele. The band was her dream. She made it all happen because Will made sure there was a path. He saved her and let her have her dreams. He save Adi. She found her dream, one she didn't even know she had. What's your dream. You don't even have to know. You will find it if you are with us. You don't even have to sleep with Will. It's not like that at all. But it is the best fun you'll ever have. If you don't, you are still one of us. Dig?" Evie seemed even more confused, but didn't panic. She just took all what Pris had said and digested it. Evie asked if we could wander around some more. We were happy to accommodate her. Along the way she bought earrings, a scarf and a hat. Before long it was 6pm and time to start thinking about dinner. Tal checked in and asked where she'd find us. I suggested the Mexican place Shelby and I had visited. Pris looked up and said they don't take reservations/ I suggested we head that way and get in line. They patio was open, so there was no wait. We got seated and waited for Tal. She said she knew the place and ws about twenty minutes out. We ordered some starters and I got a drink. Tal looked amazing. Her post-punk style was classic. She was a young businesswoman. Maybe the hippest girl in town. Her confidence was now firmly in place. She'd done a major deal buying Wanda's shop. She now knew she had good instincts. Dave trusted and had let her have the run of the shop. He was happy to deal with the mail order business. His goal was to get that functioning and to eventually hand that off to Tal. Evie had met Tal briefly at the shop. Now she had the opportunity to get to know her. Tal is such a mellow person when she's not doing business. I could see Evie falling in love with a perfect role model. Tal spoke to Evie as an equal, not down to her. Actually Tal was blown away when Evie told her about inheriting her dad's record collection. Evie's musical knowledge impressed all of us. Tal could now see this wasn't just a little Lolita sex toy. She looked at me an nodded a sort of approval. Not only was she pretty, she was a super smart young woman. A perfect addition to the family. It was nice I didn't have to explain. Evie presented herself to her new friends. The dinner was a long affair. The chef came out to ask how were were doing. He cold see we'd ordered several plates. He suggested we try somethings not on the menu. It was nearly eleven PM before we'd had enough. At that point there was a quiet moment where there was some question about where we'd spend the night and who was bunking with who. I saw Tal whisper to Pris. "I'm going to crash at Tal's. We'll catch up tomorrow." Tal looked my way and smiled. She'd made sure I had the night alone with Evie. "Can we meet you two up for brunch? See you then." Evie and I raced to catch the late train back to the Alameda and the car back to North Cliff. It was late and we were both exhausted when we climbed into bed together, cuddled up and fell asleep. The morning would would take a new, more erotic turn. "They left us on our own on purpose. I guess it's now time to decided what I want to do. You are a good man. You haven't pounced on me. It is the ideal situation. I can tell by your friends you aren't like that at all. I'm going to stay here as long as you let me. Are we ok with what we've done so far. Can we do that again. I liked it when you licked my pussy. Not too scary and it felt really good. Give me a minute." Evie returned fresh and naked. "Get out from under the blankets please. It's not like it's cold. I know you are naked. Let me see again. Now I'm not nervous. I need to see what you dick looks like. Yesterday it seemed so huge. I want a real look." I got out of bed and pulled the bedspread back and straightened it out, "Ok this good enough for a princess?" "Tal said I moved right up the family ladder. Would you please explain this `family' thing.? Tal and Pris seem to be part of your family. I know you have three daughters and two wives. Who else is in the so called family. You've slept with Pris and Tal. Does someone have to sleep with you to become a family member. One family member is staring me with that one eye." Evie laughed at her naughty joke and fixed her eyes on my half hard cock. "Maybe you should know. Tal and Pris have also slept with Rikki and Kath. So Yeah, I guess sharing a bed is part of the family tradition. No one is forced or lured into bed with us. It's their choice. Your choice. I don't remember forcing you to put my dick in your mouth. I'm sure I never suggested it was a requirement for our friendship." "You're right. So of my own free will, I want to do that again. A blowjob they call it. That's a funny thing to call it. I don't remember any blowing at all. More like an ice cream cone. Now I want a closes look. Jeez, it is big. Bigger than dad's or any of the boys who've showed me their little dickies." Her fingers explored. Her tongue followed along, probing at every shape. Then she just went down. She was more relaxed this time. Sure of herself, "It's all wet and slick. Like it could go inside of me. Now I see. Lick me. Get me wet. I like that idea." In the light of day. I could see my first impressions of this beauty were correct. Still a girl, but on the verge of better things. Her skin was flawless. A hint of freckles on her chest and shoulders. Her nipples were small points. Just the slightest suggestion of hips. I couldn't see much more once I planted my face on her pussy. She let out a long sigh. I liked her and could feel her vulva open up, inviting. "Oh fuck that feels good. Better than yesterday. I'm not scared. I"m not afraid what we might do next. Do it. Please. Do it." "Just say yes or no. It's your decision. "Dammit, I said yes. Please stop teasing me. Fuck me now." I told her to get on top of me and lower herself on my hard on. She could set the pace. I laid on my back, she licked me a few more times. Leaving a health gob of spit on me. Smart girl. She got on her knees above me, hands balancing on my chest. Then she rammed down on me like a piston. So much for subtlety. The look on her face was priceless. "It's in me. It feels huge but ti doesn't hurt. I can't believe it's all in me." I told her just to hold still and get used to the feeling. Once she was ok she could start moving on me. She slowly ground down on me moving her hips in circles. I don't know what she was experiencing. It was exquisite. A virgin cunt and a slim young girl. That is heaven in my book. I started moving to compliment her gyrations. After a few minutes she told me to roll over, "Let's do it the other way. You on top." That was all I needed to hear. I began to fuck her. The way she wanted. The way I wanted. She wasn't small, and dainty like Pris, but not tall and strong like Tal. She was strong but not a girl used to lifting 50 pound boxes. She was all soft and pink. Perfect for a cream filling. I loved the feeling of our bodies pressed together. I kissed her, tongues wrestling. Up close like the soft details of her face were revealed. No baby fat. Strongly defined shape. Her arms were around my neck pulling me close. She was a very good fuck. There was the special excitement of her first time. The previous encounter had broken the ice. Her furious humping were a sign of complete focus. Something about a nearly bald pussy rubbing against me turned me on even more. Her breathing became deep and fast. "I can feel it." That was all she said. Then a little cry, like a kitten. I held off to make sure she crossed her threshold. The I whispered in her ear, "I'm cumming little babydoll. Mine now." She jerked when I thrust into with real force followed by a flood of cum. The warm lubricant and a wet spot on the bed were evidence of what had happened. "I didn't expect it would be so wonderful. No wonder everyone does it all the time. Oh no. I didn't even think about birth control. Shit. Carried away in a moment of passion." "Nothing to worry about. I can't get you pregnant. We don't need any babies," She accepted that and melted into her afterglow. What she didn't expect was for me to go down on her one more time. I needed to taste our mixed fluids. She gasped when she realized what I was doing. Then she purred when my tongue touched her. "I'm all full of your jizz. You don't need to do....." I did need to. If she wasn't so raw, I'm sure she would have cum again. I sucked out my sticky deposit and held it while I went back up to pass it back to Evie's mouth. "Oh wow. Boy's aren't suppose to like jizz... Oh yeah. I guess they do. " She swallowed eagerly. "You ever suck another guy's dick? Sexy. I have dreams about sex with another girl. I'm sure it's just a dream. Oh wait. Are Pris and Tal having sex together? Maybe...." "You can do anything you want here. Someone will make that dream come true for you. It's not impossible." "You are the only guy here. What do you do about your dreams?" Just then my phone buzzed, ending that line of questioning. It was Rikki. "New girl in town I hear. Can I see?"' I didn't miss a beat and grabbed a selfie of us two naked love birds. "Damn Will. She is a knock out. Tell me more." Evie realized I'd just shared a photo of us. "Who is that? Your porn site?" "Rikki. She approves and wants a taste. That would cure your curiosity." "She knows? She likes me?" Just then Pris pinged me asking about our brunch date "You need to get decent. Our friends are waiting on us." Tal said to meet at her place. She found a great breakfast place nearby. Evie and Pris met with evil grins. They huddled together while Tal and I said good morning. No one had any plans for the day. Tal did have to go to the shop at 3pm. Pris and Dot had a Xoom meeting at five. Evie was invited to join and meet Dot. Looked like I was on my own for the evening. Pris invited Evie to stay for dinner and spend the night. Evie could meet Sonia too. After brunch, Evie asked if we could go back to North Cliff so she could get some of her things. She also asked about a swim. Pris said she'd like that too. We said bye to Tal and headed back to the ranch. Evie didn't bother with a swimsuit deciding that skinny dipping would be more fun. That gave her a chance to cuddle up with Pris while they splashed around. I was hoping for a threesome but alas, didn't happen. There was a message from Pris's mom, Sonia. It'd had been a couple of years since we had our little fling. A lot had happened in that time. She'd dropped her husband's name and reverted to Powers. Pris had taken her grandmother's maiden name, Willson. She didn't want anyone connecting her with her father. Sonia also gone through a bad streak of depression. Emily's difficult years had finally caught up with her. Ironic as Emily had turned her life around living on the farm. "Rae Larson has invited us to join them for The Cowgirl Ride this week. Like tomorrow. Someone canceled so she asked mom if we'd like to come. You can come too Evie. It'll be a lot of fun. Three nights. Riding horses and having a big mother-daughter party. You have some clothes for riding and hiking?" "It's a good excuse to go shop some more." "Emmiline and Rose are cool. They met Rikki and Michele at the very first Lion's Den gig, though they weren't called that yet. Rae is totally cool. You'll like her. Nice she thought off us to join them. Guess we're gonna ditch you again Will. You can always track down that hippie girl Adobe. I bet she'd like a horsy ride with you." Pris repacked her bag and we headed back into town to shop and deliver the girls to the Powers manor. Sonia was looking even better than the other day. Remarkable. She checked me out too, but the teen girl excitement dominated the greetings. I said goodbye. Evie said she'd check in when they returned. It was still early so I headed back into town. Pris's suggestion to look up Adobe seemed like a good idea. I sent a text from the apartment. She replied right away. "I'll probably be at the shop 'til seven. Is that okay? I've got Sunday and Monday off, so I'm flexible. Adobe suggested wait for her at the wine bar across the street from the shop. I still had a couple of hours, so I found something fresh to wear in the closet, then laid down for an hour. The shop, which was called "Mama Saved Everything' wasn't too far from the Upper Street train station. I planned to allow for the travel time. The wine bar was part of a small Italian restaurant. I grabbed a table and ordered. The waiter was friendly and Italian. He'd come over from Naples to work for his cousin in Green River. The clientele was a mix of young tech workers and old neighborhood locals. Very nice. The dinner menu looked good. Just before seven, Adobe pinged to say she was just locking up. The waiter knew her and greeted her when she swept in. She pointed to me and he smiled, knowing she was on a date. I had no Idea what I'd set myself up for