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“ She was not supposed to be there?”“ Frank made the place off limits.”“ Will she get in trouble if Frank recognizes her car?”“ Maybe I need another folder. I don’ t need enemies since there was nothing to see anyway.”“ What’ s her name?”“ Samantha Evans.”“ Is she pretty?” Tanya teased.“ Attractive, very spoiled and very married,” Eddie stated.“ Just like me!”“ I wouldn’ t describe you as attractive...” he paused for dramatic purposes. When he got the intended look of surprise, he continued.“ You are downright gorgeous.”“ Smart man. I like that,” she kissed him.“ And you are not that spoiled, yet.”“ I like the sound of“ Yet.” she said. Eddie moved the picture to a new folder and turned off the computer. Tanya said she had papers to grade and then a good book was waiting for her on the bedside table. Eddie went in search of mindless entertainment. He turned on the television in the family room. A couple hours later he dragged himself to bed. Tanya waited for him to get ready for bed before setting her book down and turning off the light. He snuggled behind her and she pulled his arm around her middle.“ I missed this last night. I love you,” she said.“ I love you too,” he mumbled, already half asleep.