Exton

Pandora can tell that Ob is very distressed at Stoney's actions,the close relationship they had, has changed somewhat with Stoney's need to protect Alise... never has Ob felt cut off like he is now. "Obsidian, its OK... Stoney is probably just trying to concentrate on Alise, perhaps he is busy caring for her." She could tell he was not going  to let it lie, he was truly hurt....

I smiled at Ob and leaned closer against his shoulder,hoping to distract him ... to make him smile again, he gripped my hand and kissed it.. knowing my game.

Just then my father drifted in the door and headed right for us.. wonderful, someone to talk with... that would get Obsidian's mind off Stoney. "Dad,join us... we have a carafe of coffee and Patti is bringing us a platter of goodies to munch."  Traeger slide in the booth and gave Pandora a kiss... "Good evening Pandy,you are looking especially radiant tonight"... glancing to Ob he said..."you must be treating her right,she is the most beautiful creature; I fear she may surpass her mother as she matures"... I blushed, if he only knew the reason for how I felt... our sensual lovemaking and bath were still on my mind, I am as hungry for Ob as he is for me. "Thanks dad, you make me feel like a little girl again hearing that talk."  My dad laughed, "I speak the truth,honey... I have never seen you so happy." Ob and my dad started talking about my dad's business... and I sat quietly enjoying the sound of their voices as they bantered back and forth.

Tori had deserted the rafters and was at the bar on her laptop.. some sort of energy drink in her hand,and deep in the internet world. Ike and Monty still occupied the stage,there was no band tonight... so it was theirs.

I mused again at Monty's cleverness in changing into a form like Ike's to make her feel better about staying in her feline form to heal. He had been an outsider viewing life vicariously through others until Patti became his mistress; and felt she could not keep him with her if he did not have a life of his own... now he and Ike had discovered together what an emotional commitment was like, and their innocence charmed all their friends and family.

Patti shook me from my daydreams as she arrived with our food, and Ob and my dad ordered draft beers to go with the tasty fare. Soon we were all immersed in the enjoyment of the food and good company... I was glad to see my dad smile, he was so lonely.....