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12Eight o%u2019clock and her doorbell rang. She answered it. %u201cCome in, David.%u201dHe entered and saw she was still in her dressing gown.%u201cOh. Am I too early?%u201d%u201cNo, no. I had a lovely hot bath and I often just lounge around in my dressing gown. It feels more relaxed and comfortable. I%u2019m sorry. If it makes you feel awkward, I can go and change.%u201d%u201cIt%u2019s fine. But it hides your lovely body shape.%u201d He told her.%u201cI%u2019m flattered again,%u201d she replied.She led him into the living room. %u201cI moved the sofa so we can watch the wide screen on the wall there,%u201d she pointed. %u201cWe can use the little table there for our wines and glasses. I%u2019ve turned off the lights except for that side one there so we can see the monitor like we were at the cinema.%u201d%u201cBrilliant and very cosy,%u201d he said, handing her two bottles of white wine.%u201cThank you. I%u2019ll get the glasses. You sit down and make yourself comfortable,%u201d Elaine said.She returned with the glasses and put them on the table. Sitting down close to him, she said, %u201cI%u2019ve prepared a double bill. Alien 1 and Alien 2.%u201dHe turned and smiled, saying, %u201cElaine. You%u2019re my hero.%u201d%u201cAnd you are my spider-hero too,%u201d she said with a smile.She poured the wine and asked, %u201cA glass together first?%u201d%u201cSure,%u201d he said, lifting his glass, waiting to chink hers.%u201dShe chinked it.%u201cHere%u2019s to aliens, spiders and beautiful people,%u201d he said.She batted her eyelids, playfully.Spider