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"You were my only guess.Since it wasn't you, I have no clue."
"Hmm, have you received anything else?Notes, cards, candy, anything?"
I thought for a second before replying."Not that I can think of, and it's uncommon enough, I'd like to think I'd remember."
"Then it's probably nothing.Someone who you helped out in some way, sending an anonymous thank you."
"You really think so?"
"I do.So enjoy them."
"If you say so."I trailed off.
"What are your plans for tonight?"He asked, moving on.
"Bill asked me to stop at his place on my way home, but I don't have anything planned after that.You want to do something?"
"Yeah, but I don't know what.I just don't feel like spending another evening alone in my apartment."
"Let me think about it a little and see what I can come up with."
"All right.I'll see you tonight then."
"Later."
"Later."
I disconnected the call and looked back at the flowers on my desk, wondering who could have sent them.With nothing to even give me a hint, I put it out of my mind and went back to work.
I knocked on Bill's front door and waited.I recognized the distinct rhythm of the footsteps on the other side of the door and smiled, knowing Terry would let me in.The door swung inward and I looked up at him, knowing he was friendly despite his large size.Terry was nearly twice my age, but other than his graying hair, he didn't look it, he worked out often and it showed.
"Nickie, come on in.The Anikitos is on a call, but he'll be right with you."He closed the door behind me.
"No problem Terry.I know I'm a few minutes early."
He smiled back and laughed softly."At least you're not late, that makes him really cranky."
"It does me too, so I don't do it to others.Especially those I respect."
"Which leads them to respect you, in return."
"Exactly."I gave him a wide smile."How have you been doing?"
"No complaints," We started moving slowly down the hall as we talked, giving Bill time to finish his call before we got to him."Not that complaining would do any good."
"Too true.Complaining does no one any good and wastes time and energy to boot."
"How are things going with you?"He asked, genuinely interested.
"Good.I'm adjusting pretty well, I think.I'm seeing someone now, that was a bit of a surprise."
"Why such a surprise?"
"No one told me anything about mating, until I shifted Devon and he told me we are potential mates.I'm not complaining, and I don't disagree with him about it, but the whole concept was a bit of a shock."
He chuckled."I guess it would be, under the circumstances.I'm only surprised someone hadn't explained the mating thing to you before that."
I grinned in return."Well, I have to admit, we've been kind of busy working on learning to control my talents.Anyway, it's working out, Devon and I are doing good so far."
