CHAPTER 14-
As soon as Fi was out of sight, Homer hurriedly whispered, "When do I do it?" to Lee.
Delighting in Homers discomfort, Lee reclined and calmly whispered, "Now," back at Homer.
"Are you serious! What would I do? Just invite myself over?" Homer snapped
"Fine!" Lee sighed, "go when the opportunity arises." Homer nodded, swallowed nervously then looked out the window to pass time. Hearing footsteps, he saw Fi emerge with a tired looking Ellie. Ellie's fatigue made him worry. She really needed a girl friend again. "Heck," he thought, "she's stuck with us!" This made his determination to get Fi to talk stronger. She did this to her, deserted her and as sexy as she was, she couldn't be trusted. Not now...
"I'll be leaving now. Nice to catch up," Fi said snapping Homer out of his reverie. Noticing Lee's intense glare, he made his move. "I'll walk you to the door," Homer insisted. They walked to the door in silence, smiling as they prepared to say good-bye. "Look," Homer started, checking to see is the ever-watching Lee was visible- He didn't want Fi to catch on- "if you ever need anything, give me a call."
"Well," Fi smiled suggestively, "I do have some handiwork that needs doing. Its kind of...hmmm...urgent... But I could get Gavin to do it maybe."
"He's gone camping," Homer said nonchantly.
"That would explain why I haven't seen him," Fi muttered. A small awkward silence filled the space between them.
"I'm free this arvo, be armed with cookies. Maybe muffins, you always did have the best muffins," Homer said while eyeing her up. Blushing Fi said her good-bye and quickly retreated down the path turning onto the one that lead to her home.