I knew, as sure as I knew my name, that tomorrow he would send me another coat, in a big fancy box, with a big bow on it. It would be the right size, it would be a top brand, and it would be warm. ............... It was cranberry red, with a removable liner, a detachable hood, and tortoiseshell buttons.

We could go back to your house. I can stay with you always. We can know each others bodies in every way, night after night. I could love you. I could work, you would not be poor. I would help you.

I don't like having feelings," Eric said coldly, and he left. That was a tough exit line to top.

Easy to exemplify my true feelings towards him

Bubba made a sound of disapproval "You're not supposed to be kissing on anybody else, Miss Sookie" he said "Bill said it was okay, but I don't like it.

But in my book, it was basically bad taste to stare at someone's assets, no matter how much on display they were.

There was enough tension in the room to send a fleet of the nervous running for their tranquilizers.