He was impressed by her decisive attitude, and actually surprised that she still was a virgin. Most important at that moment, it gave him the opportunity he was looking for. "Is that the way Susan Hatton thinks?" he said unable to disguise a sheepish expression.

Sheri laughed out loud, realizing that he had succeeded in getting to the point. "Maybe she doesn't have to worry about it anymore," she said to stimulate his imagination. "You'll like her well enough, I'm sure. Just let things happen as they will."

He wanted more details, but she spoke as if that was all she would give him. Maybe knowing too much was bad, at least that was what she seemed to be getting at. "I sure appreciate your fixing me up this way… if there…"

"Just have a good time and get what you want!" she interrupted hurriedly, and she leaned up to kiss him on the cheek. "I see Ward's car coming… come on and I'll introduce you." She walked to the curb pulling him with her.

Kevin looked up the street, and his eyes followed the expensive sports car as it pulled up along side them. He was impressed by the car alone, but the guy behind the wheel really surprised him. He was sharply dressed, "suave" was the word that came to his mind, but Kevin guessed the man had to be at least in his middle thirties. Probably old enough to be his and Sheri's father, he thought.

Sheri didn't wait for Ward to get out of the car, but opened the passenger door and slipped onto the seat. "Ward Murdock… my little brother, Kevin!" she said motioning toward each.

Since there was no top on the car, Kevin reached out over his sister's blonde head to shake the older man's hand. "Nice to meet you."

"Your sister has talked about you so much, I feel like I already know you," Ward answered the greeting, shaking the boy's hand firmly.

He had a pleasant, sincere smile on his face, and Kevin couldn't help but like the man immediately. "Well don't let me hold you up. Thanks again Sheri!" he said giving his sister a meaningful look.