Richard decided that his conversation with Henry would need alcohol so he had poured two large whiskeys, handing a glass to Henry as he sat down in the chair next to him.

Henry took a large sip of his drink before beginning "Everything was fine until we bumped into this woman...My ex,"

"Ah, I see" Richard replied.

"I hadn't seen her in years you see and well Maria took exception to her warm greeting of me"

Richard's eyebrows rose "Exactly how warm was this greeting?"

Henry closed his eyes "She kissed me...on the lips" he said quickly.

"Oh dear, well did you tell her it wasn't welcome?" Richard asked sitting back in his chair.

Henry took another sip of his drink nodding "I tried but she just kept on talking and then she made a nasty remark"

"About..."

"Maria, she said how nice it was I was taking an interest in charity work, taking old dears out. I mean I'm the same age as Maria she was obviously trying to goad her"

"I can imagine mother didn't like that" Richard chuckled

"No she didn't. Security escorted us out after Maria landed a second blow with her handbag on Rachel"

"I see, haha, we'll I have to say I'm on my mothers side here."

"I am too although I don't condone violence but that wasn't the problem. When we were in the car on the way back she asked me how old Rachel was and when I told her things went down hill from there." Henry said finishing his drink.

Richard lent forward "Just how young is this Rachel?"

"She's twenty years younger than I am and now Maria thinks I prefer younger women when I don't. I prefer her, I mean I want her, I love her" Henry stuttered.

Richard smiled it was nice to know his mother had someone who loved her like Henry did. "Did you tell her that?"

"I tried but she wouldn't listen" Henry said throwing his hands up in the air.

Seeing Henry was very distressed about the nights events Richard patted him on the shoulder "I've never been in that situation myself Henry so I can't really give you any advice but l will speak to mother in the morning. Don't worry she'll have calmed down by then."

"Thank you Richard, I'd really appreciate that"

Nodding Richard stood up "Now I'd better be off to bed before Audrey comes looking for me."

"I think I'll turn in too, goodnight Richard"

"Goodnight Henry and don't worry"

Laying in bed later that night with Audrey, Richard relayed the details of what Henry had told him.

Audrey sighed "Well I think I would have done something like Maria in that situation, wouldn't you?"

Richard nodded "Yes, if an ex-boyfriend of yours was being that forward with you while I was standing there I would be inclined to hit him"

Audrey laid her head on his shoulder and wrapped an arm around his waist squeezing him tight "You don't have to worry about that darling, no ex-boyfriends here, there was only ever Marton."

She tilted her chin up to look at him "What about you any old girlfriends?"

Richard shook his head "Not really, there was a couple before I married the first time but I was more interested in building the business than chasing girls"

"I see" Audrey muttered.

Richard turned on his side rolling her onto hers at the same time. Pulling her flush against him he kissed her gently.

"You are the only woman I'm interested in darling and you come before anything else." He whispered.

"I love you...I adore you...I want you" He whispered between soft kisses to her lips. He nuzzled his face into her neck, his lips going to the places he knew drove her crazy.

"Darling...mmm..." she moaned as he his lips found a sensitive spot on her neck. She knew she had to stop before they got carried away. "No richard, not tonight darling you know I don't like to when your mother is here" she breathed pushing on his shoulders.

Richard brought his face up to hers "You didn't say that the other night" he teased.

Audrey smacked his arm and giggled "Well you got me all hot and bothered."

Knowing he wasn't going to persuade her Richard pulled back a bit but kept his arms around her. Seeing the disappointed look on his face Audrey cupped his cheek.

"Don't worry darling, I'll make it up to you when we go on our little holiday" She reassured him.

"Really?" He asked hopefully

She nodded "Yes we can make love whenever and wherever you like. I'm open to suggestions although I do have some ideas myself" she said wiggling her eyebrows.

"You always surprise me Audrey," He chuckled

"I do like to keep you on your toes...We mustn't forget to take our book either, it will be the perfect time to try out some more positions."

Richard groaned "Darling if you keep going on about making love in various positions and different locations I don't think I'll be able to control myself"

"Alright darling, I'm sorry let's go to sleep."

Richard rolled to his back once again. Audrey laid her head on his shoulder, kissing his neck as he ran his hand down her back.

"Goodnight darling" he said kissing her forehead

"Mmm...Goodnight" she whispered.