When Fred sees Jeff coming, his face turns beet red. XXX I wish I could pop my stomach! But that’s the point. I know now how much he really loves me. I can’t without my dad’s permission.”
“OK, I’ll call him.”
“Uh, no, don’t bother.”
Sensing Fred’s discomfort, “Good. Suddenly Fred seems to be himself again. Don’t worry about it. I still wanted him to look at me like that.”
“What about now?”
“I just wish anybody would look at me like that!”
Sean laughs, “That’s not what I mean! 16 TAME FLAME, SHAME GAME
Fred comments, “Thanks, Sean for letting me go swimming in your pool.”
“You’re welcome dude!”
“I can’t believe my dad’s gonna be in your wedding! “Good, now hand me your bathing suit.”
“You won’t give it back if I do.”
“Trust me.” As Fred freezes, “Just do it, buddy.” Fred complies, but panic runs through his whole body. I can’t without




















