Jessicca gives Mary a hug and she can feel Mary tense up a bit. Jessicca releases the hug and can feel Marys arms wrap around her giving back that hug. Jessicca smiles and pulls Mary closer hearing her sigh she places a gentle kiss on Marys cheeck then pulls away.

CHAPTER TWENTYTHREE

Mary stands on the front porch as Jessicca drives away. She slides the key in the front door to unlock it. As she enters the house she notices that all the lights are off except for Beckys room.

Mary walks to Beckys room and lighly knocks on the door.

Becky: Come in.

Mary: (enters room) Hi still awake?

Becky: Yes I am. So how was your date??

Mary: I told you it wasn’t a date. By the way Jessicca said to thank you for buying us dinner.

Becky: It was nothing you are welcome. Not a date huh?

Mary: Well Not exactly.

Becky: Why didn’t you get a good night kiss?

Mary: She DID kiss me on the cheek.

Becky: That’s it just a kiss on the cheeck?

Mary: Yes I think it was very sweet.

Marys cell phone starts ringing. She excuses herself as she answers the phone. Mary goes to the kitchen to get a glass of water.

Mary: Hello?

Jessicca: Hi. I hope I didn’t wake you?

Mary: No I am still awake.

Jessicca: Good I just wanted to say good night and I had a lovely time this evening.

Mary: Yeah? I had a good time also.

Jessicca: I am glad. I also wanted to see if you were interested in going to a movie with me tommorow night?

Mary: Yes sure that would be nice.

Jessicca: Okay great I can pick you up at 7?

Mary: Sure just pick me up at Beckys house I will be staying herre for A while.

Jessicca: O K I will see you tomorrow. Have a good sleep.

Mary: Yes I will You too see you tomorrow. Good night.

Jessicca: Good night.

Becky walks back into the room and sees Mary saying good night.

Becky: (Raises her eyebrows) SOOOOOOO who was on the phone. Or should I even ask?

Mary: (Smiling) It was Jessicca.

Becky: OH?? You two didn’t talk enough this evening?

Mary: She just wanted to say good night And asked me to go to a movie with her tomorrow.

Becky: Oh she asked you out on a date?

Mary: I dunno. She never said it was a date. She just wants someone to watch a movie with thats all.

Becky: Yeah yeah. Sure thats all.

Mary: Oh Becky knock it off.

Becky: (laughing) Okay You can share my bed if you like cause your kids are both crashed out in the guest room.

Mary: Where are my Moms?

Becky: Oh I drove them home.

Mary: Thank-you. You are very generous.

Becky: You are welcome. Becky gets into bed and crawls under hte sheets.

Mary goes to the bathroom and changes into her pj’s then crawls in bed beside Becky.

Mary: Good night. sweet dreams.

Becky: Yes good night.

They both close their eyes and fall fast asleep before too long. Mary once again dreams about the green eyed beauty that she can’t seem to get off her mind.

TBC