A Lesson in Truancy

'You going to be home for dinner on time Mister Packard?' I asked with a smile.

'Probably an hour late,' he replied with a grin. 'I have some work to catch up on after my one thirty kept me late.'

'What a bitch she must've been,' I replied. We kissed again. 'Next time, I pick.'

'Okay,' he smiled. He opened the door of the fire escape and checked it was clear. 'See you at home babe,' he said as I started down the stairs.

'Bye,' I replied then turned to look up at him. 'By the way, if you ever touch Tracy, I'll cut your balls off.' He smiled uneasily at me. 'Unless I'm there,' I added and he laughed.

I ran down the stairs and skipped down the street towards my car. Even after eight years of marriage there was still a place for play. Its why I love him so.