(This is the continued story of Anne and Jen. I'm sorry for the long delay. It's hard to find the find time these days. I want to thank all of you for your nice comments on the first five chapters. I'm sorry about the use of "gaited" in chapter 4. That's what I get for not trusting "spell check." I hope you like the twist that this chapter will take. I'm trying to keep it realistic so I hope this chapter keeps everyone interested)
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The remainder of the weekend was filled with a series of tender movements where Anne and Jen explored each other in as many ways as two people could. School was cancelled on Monday but Jen was able to drive home that night. It was difficult for the two women to part after such amazing weekend, but life had to continue and Anne felt it best that they keep things as normal as possible. Jen agreed with that strategy. So every other weekend Anne would call Jen to babysit but they actually just stayed home and continued to explore their relationships.
Just before Spring Break Anne called Jen to see if she could baby sit over the weekend. Anne's baby sister Lori was coming to town and the two wanted to go out one night. Anne felt strange actually asking Jen to officially babysit.
"I would totally understand if this seems weird for you to do in light of all that we have shared. So, Jen please say so and I will find another babysitter," said Anne with apprehension in her because she knew the kids would have a difficult time with a new person.
"Anne, don't sweat it. What are friends for if not to help when we are needed? I would be glad to watch the kids anytime and you know it," replied Jen.
"Jen, you are amazing doll. I do you need to be available overnight if possible. Lori wants to go to the capital and we might not be back to the wee hours of the night. Is that ok?" asked Anne.
"No problem, I will be there right after school if you all want to leave early and get a head start on the traffic," replied Jen.
"Oh, that would be awesome. Thank you, Jen. You are a true friend." Anne meant it. She still felt a little guilty about asking Jen to do this but she was really out of options and she really hadn't spent a lot time with Lori in the past few years.
"You are most welcomed and I'll see about 3:00 on Friday," said Jen.
When Friday rolled around Jen was at Anne's door at 3:30 sharp. When Gracie and Johnny saw her they ran up to her and almost tackled her to the ground. It had been almost three weeks since they had seen Jen and they were thrilled. They showed her their new games and told her all the plans they had for the weekend.
When Jen saw Lori coming down the stairs she was almost in shock. Lori was a younger version of Anne except she appeared taller and not quite as endowed. She was, however, absolute gorgeous. "Who ever put this gene pool together must have been drawing from the gods," Jen thought to herself. Lori had darker hair than Anne and as she approached Jen to great her, Jen noticed that she had the prettiest green eyes she had ever seen. Lori's features were striking. Jen could not get over how much she looked like her big sister. In fact, with the exception of the hair and eye color, Lori looked the picture of Anne in her wedding album.
Lori reached her hand out and said with a smile, "You must be the famous Jen I've hearing about all day."
"Guilty as charged," replied Jen taking Lori's hand and shaking it.
"That's all these two munchkins have talked about all day, 'When's Jen coming over?'" said Lori smiling at the two kids that were hanging all over Jen.
"Yeah, I have missed them too," replied Jen.
Looking back at Lori, Jen noticed Anne making her way down the stairs. Anne looked radiant.
"Wow, look at you!" exclaimed Jen. "Should I call a body guard for you two?"
Anne smiled, "I think we can handle ourselves, what do you think Lori?"
"Oh, we will manage somehow I think." responded Lori.
"Well, I don't know where you are going but I know one thing you two will be hottest women there." Jen said playfully.
"Ah, nobody will take notice of us, me an old widow and Lori a married woman. They will take one look at us and turn right on their tracks," answered Ann.
"We'll see," replied Jen, "I bet the guys will be tripping on their tongues trying to get at you two."
Anne and Lori laughed. "Well, we better get on the road. You have my cell as usual but I left the number of the restaurant and I will call you if we go anywhere else afterward," Anne said taking a more serious tone.
"We'll be fine," scold Jen, "Just go and have a good time!"
"We will definitely give it our best shot," said Lori as she head out the door leading to the garage.
Anne hugged and kissed the kids while she gave them her last motherly instructions. She leaned in and kissed Jen on the cheek and whispered a thank you in her ear.
"Go and have fun," whispered Jen, "You deserve it."
Anne winked at her and went out the door.
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Anne and Lori did a lot of catching up in the car. The drive to the capital took about 45 minutes to an hour depending on the traffic. Anne had made a reservation at a five star Italian restaurant in the center of town. Lori asked Anne if she knew of a good place to maybe going dancing after dinner. Anne remembered a placed that was owned by one of Jim's friends not far from the restaurant. She wished that she had called ahead but it had escaped her mind. But she was sure that she could get in.
The girls had a delightful dinner complete with desert. The restaurant had a violin trio that played sweet Italian music while people ate. The whole ambiance was romantic and classy.
After dinner, the girls headed for the club owned by Jim's friend. As they drove around the front they noticed a long line that moved from the center of the building to almost halfway around one of the sides.