Brody nodded his head and said,"Respect." Signaling that he pays her respect for serving time too.

Adam leaned over and whispered in Keiko's ear, "Thank you so much for this. It means the world to me." He gently kissed the top of her ear then leaned back into his chair as the waiter started bringing food out for appetizers.
Adam grinned, all his favorite apps,he looked at Keiko,"How did you know?"

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 204):

Keiko matched Brody's nod and then blushed at Adam "Good guesses and a great staff?"

She looked at Nicolette and her brethren "Nicolette .. you are welcome to chime in when you can. If anyone is nervous about questions about me feel free. I suppose I could ask question after question about Brody but that's what Adam is for."
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Ted, Keiko's brother,said, "Geez Kiki lay off telling people they can ask you questions all the time, hell that used to bug the hell out Sheridan when were together. Just be normal and ask questions like all girlfriends do if they want to know something about their boytoys and their Compadres.

Kevin piped in, "Ted stop, you don't have the right to talk to Kiki like that, especially when she invited us to this birthday party, I was honored to get invited. So shut the hell up and let the rest of us enjoy ourselves. You really out did yourself Kiki..." He pushed his chair back and walked over to where Keiko and Adam was sitting and bend down and wrapped his arms around Keiko, "I love you KiKi."

In reply to Keiko Forster (msg # 205):

Keiko looked at Nicollette "Feel free to ask some queries of me if you wish. And everyone, please do not get angry. I should relax this sometimes cute manner of asking for twenty  billion questions at the start of gatherings when I feel others have to know things about me. I want to rush things too much .. one day."

She looked at Kevin and smiled and grinned .. she said "Thank you for your compliment, Kevin and thank you and Ted for your attendance at tonight's feast."

Terry klinked his glass "A toast to all the women here ... including our waitstaff."

Keiko carefully raised her glass and sipped when it was time ...

Keiko sounded pompous and British "You may all now eat foodage from our table."
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Everyone began eating and drinking, laughing and even some got up and started dancing to the music.

Adam took Keiko by her hand and pulled her to the dance floor. He whispered softly in her ear, as he whispered sweet nothings in her ear, right before the song ended he whispered, "I love you Keiko." The song finished and he smiled at her and her expression on her face.

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 208):

Keiko smiled a little and said in a polite yet strong voice "I am going to use the restroom. I will be back in a moment or three."

She whispered to Adam "I'm fine Adam .."

She ran off and .. she barely got on the toilet in time.

Keiko texted *I'm fine .. I wanted to type out something long in Chinese but I'll leave it at I love you, 2 [too]in English.

Nicollette asked about Keiko's posh way of speaking ... as no one had prepared her for Keiko at all and the party had had fun instead of chatting ...

Nicollette mentioned she could still eat and was helped to her chair ...

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Adam smiled when he read his text from Keiko, he looked towards the restrooms to see when she would be coming out.

Adam answered Nicolette's question about the way Keiko talked.
Nicolette smiled,"That must have nice living there and acclimating to their language. All I ever talk is Texan." She snickered, "I think you have a great little gal there Adam, she seems to be as sweet as she can be, and you can tell by the way that she looks at you that she really cares about you."

Adam nodded his head and said,"Yeah and I really care about her too. She has become very special to me."

Terry pipes in,"But Adam I thought I was that special someone in your life?" He burst out laughing, ",I see how it is... A cute young thang that looks better in her uniform and makes sure that you actually eat lunch and not survive off on junk food and coffee all day has taken my place... It's ok... I'll survive... You have my blessing... " Adam laughed and said," Thanks man for being so understanding. "

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 210):

Keiko smiled a lot then re-entered the room and stopped in front of her bf and bros to see who wanted to escort her ten .. feet .. more to .. her .. seat. She had refreshed her make-up inc adding a spritz of perfume, straightened her clothes and ruffled her short hair,

After seated the clatter of dropped china was heard near the front of the restaurant.

Keiko flinched slightly and smiled ... if someone comforted her she started to say "I'm .."
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When Keiko walked into the room he walked up to her and walked her to her seat and held the chair out for her then pushed the chair with her in it back under the table. He whispered in her ear, "You smell really nice."

He then sat back in his seat next to her. When someone at the front of the restaurant dropped the dish and for some reason Keiko flinched as if it scared get or something, he, Adam put his arms around her and reassured her, Keiko, that everything was ok. "Babe it's ok.Nothing is going to hurt you on my watch." He winked at her.
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In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 212):

Keiko smiled and tried the link and slowly thought after finding a  pic of a brain online and the words TALK for Adam to see only. Even if Adam was silent she talked ..

*Your smell is nice too, um .. Babe ... your scent is one of my mother's fave scents my father wears besides that of weapon cleaners and sweat .. no joke. The plates dropping were a very minor shock for lack of a better word ... Thank you for loving me. Off topic .. I can't wait to slide into a flannel shirt later. I guess we are more than girlfriend and boyfriend. Not being rude but did you need an hour say to relax alone and think before I join you in *the bed* .. Probably not .. odds are you can happily stare at the ceiling if you need a break.*

If a no go she will try out loud in the pick up.

She returned to paying attention to the other guests while starting to eat some manicotti ...
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Adam listened to Keiko and tried to understand what she was saying. Their mind link isn't completely clear yet.
After everyone ate and the big chocolate and vanilla cake came out and the candles were blown out and the cake was served  it was getting to be about that time. The men started standing and shooting the shit first then they all pulled out the chairs of the wives, girlfriend's, fiance's minus Kev and Ted... They stood behind Adam as he pulled the chair out for Keiko. The brothers hugged their sister, and shook Adam's hand then Kev handed him. 2 envelopes one was from Kev and Ted the other was from Keiko's parents. Adam looked confused but wasn't going to turn down the card from her parents, but was going to wait until he got into his truck.

Luckily the bill was paid in advance they all congregated outside until couple by couple left  then there were two. Adam thought he would be cute, besides this is something she had been thinking of all day. He picked her up and said, ",My lady, are you ready to leave?"

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 214):

Keiko chuckled and grinned as she was lifted up and said "We should indeed get going, Adam."

Keiko was let down. She then said "I am ready to go and we should wait until we get home and I can thank you more in the yard rather than in this parking lot."

In the truck, slippers replaced shoes, Adam got a cheek kiss and Keiko strapped in and then said "Thank you for tonight, I am glad you had fun.."

She trailed off and put the cards in Adam's jacket pocket for now.

She finally blushed and said "I love you [his full name] and I typed up what I thought on a notepad entry."

Adam's Ranch...

Adam and Keiko arrived at church and hardly anyone was there, but then again it was only 8 o clock and Sunday school didn't start until 9 and they only did a semi stop... On the way they drove McDonald's for a large coffee. Adam had to have his caffeine of courage today.
When they walked up he introduced Keiko as his beautiful girlfriend.

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 217):

Keiko grinned and squeezed Adam's hand when he called her his beautiful girlfriend in front of the [congregation / parish / group ].

She explained her uniqueness to the folks [including to a group of kids during a study group our duo looked in on] when asked only three times over the course of the service day and snack afterwards.

Keiko texted at one point *Geek World as an added stop before we head home? Love you, Adam Nathan. And ... Thank you for nudging me along to see what can seriously be done about my scarring. And .. and .. Thank you for seeing beyond the scar and my abilities as a technical wizardess.*

Bonus Keiko thought of texting Could you hold me in my underclothes later?
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Church begins and Adam sits on the front pew with Keiko as the preacher Brother Donovan Spann says a few words about Adam then introduced him.

Adam squeezed Keiko's hand and asked,"Wish me luck."

Adam walked up to the podium and introduced himself. "Hello brothers and sisters I'm Adam Nathaniel Newman and I want to sing you a song that I find very inspiring."

https://youtu.be/7-pQCTntMsQ

Better Days Coming
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Lyrics
When you're standing on the edge, barely hanging by a thread
You hear your heart convince your head that you just can't no more
You just can't no more
When there's nothing left to give, and you wanna call it quits
No longer strong enough to pick yourself up off the floor
Up off the floor
Hold on, my friend
'Cause there'll be
Better days coming, don't give up
The hands that are holding tomorrow are still holding onto us
Better days coming, watch and see
We'll dance through the pain and the sorrow
Knowing there's gonna be better days
So don't you get too comfortable where you're living, ain't your home?
Soon the promise gonna come, I know it won't be long
It won't be long
Hope is tearing through the night, shadows running from the light
Love's awakening inside, just like a brand-new song
Like a brand-new song
Better days coming, don't give up
The hands that are holding tomorrow are still
holding onto us
Better days coming, watch and see
We'll dance through the pain and the sorrow
Knowing there's gonna be better days
Better days
Better days, better days
If it's not good, then it's not over yet (not over)
I promise you this is not the end
(No it's not, no it's not the end)
If it's not good, then it's not over yet (not over)
I promise you this is not the end
Better days coming, don't give up (don't give up)
The hands that are holding tomorrow are still holding onto us
Better days coming, watch and see (we believe, we believe)
We'll dance through the pain and the sorrow
Knowing there's gonna be better days
this is not the end.

Once he finished the congregation stood and gave a standing ovation.

He began his testimony including the last 2 years of captivity how he finally escaped and managed to turn his life around and start his business and that was how he met his girlfriend Keiko Forster, that she was just his employee but now she was much more and how happy she has made him. He had he stand up and wave so everyone could see her. After a few more words he said, "Thank you and God Bless."

He exited the stage and took his seat next to Keiko and took her hand and missed it. Bro. Donovan came back up and said, "Brother Adam that testimony and song is going to be a hard act to follow, but I'm going to try."

After church... They stood in the parking lot at his car as people came up and introduced themselves to Keiko and gave them both we wishes.

In reply to Adam Newman (msg # 219):

Keiko had been tearing up .. good thing she wore weather / waterproof make-up.

Keiko had smiled at Adam off and on throughout his performance.

Keiko returned the assembled folk's greetings in the lot and elsewhere. In the lot, Adam had one of his hands held and he received a kiss on a cheek.

Keiko whispered "You did very well, Adam."

She then released Adam's hand. She had also worn blue gloves with her ensemble to complete her look. She then adjusted the appropriate hat she also wore. She then smiled and then smelled the flower that a female church member had pinned to her dress.

With a smile on her lips Keiko nervously straightened her dress whether it needed to be or not.
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Adam leaned down and kissed Keiko on her cheek. Adam announced that the bar be cue and swim party at his Ranch at 1. He shook hands and was hugged by several people then he helped Keiko in his car and closed the door then got in and drove away...
Next post Adams Ranch...

Kathy and Ed were soon seated at a table at the five star restaurant.

Kathy opted to let Edward choose her meal tonight ...

She frowned as a waiter walked by with a bottle of champagne.

She chastised herself for having any interest in drinking alcohol ....

Edward order some non alcoholic sparkling Champagne. And smiled, "No worries if there's a will there's a way my love."

In reply to Edward James Burkett (msg # 223):


Kathy smiled a little at Edward and squeezed a hand.

Kathy then whispered "I love you so much, Edward.."

Edward then received several kisses....
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The appetizers arrived, Edward asked,"So what are you hoping for? A boy or a girl."

In reply to Edward James Burkett (msg # 225):

Kathy looked deep into Edward's amber eyes and said "I'd rather not guess .... I'd love to guide a girl on a path to womanhood .. uhm ... did you have any choice?"
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He picked up Kathy's hand and smiled, "As you know I had a son with my first wife. And I have Eloise with the girls and I claim Jeremy but I wouldn't mind having another son, not to replace the one I lost but I e always wanted a junior. "

In reply to Edward James Burkett (msg # 227):

Kathy smiled and softly said "We'll learn reasonably soon what sex our child will be, Edward."

She sipped her drink and then switched to water.

She then "I love you."