Finding her voice at last she asked What dreams are you having sir I dreamt I was in a spring field and a woman stands in the shadows just at the edge of the nearby forest. I havent yet seen her face only her long beautiful hair. I always wake too soon. He reached up to touch the hawk touchstone around his throat as he described his dream rubbing it absently between his fingers. Lily lowered her lashes to hide her astonishment. When you see someone in a dream but cannot see their face it means you havent met them yet she explained. Then perhaps Ill dream of her again tonight and this time Ill see her face. He smiled reaching across the table to take her left hand and lift it to his lips. My name is Ian Kelly and it would give me the greatest pleasure to know yours. Lily Evans. Around here I go by Raven. She raised a shoulder indicating the gypsy tent. Lily--indeed a most beautiful name. Now tell me he stared pointedly at her hand I see no ring that another has claimed you as his so my confidence is strengthened. Look at your cards again milady and tell me if you see me in your future

You turn the lights on and off here and if you cant sleep and want something to read there are books in the living room her voice broke off. Wait. Can you readHis chin took a slight tilt upward. Aye Faoln replied his voice cool in English Gaelic Latin or French. My Welsh is a bit rusty and I doona remember any of the Greek I was taught except for words not fit for a ladys ears. I can also count all the way up to He looked down and wiggled his large bare toes twenty. Faoln MacIntyre

Submitted for your approval--the curious case of Colleen OBrien and thegorgeous time traveling Scot who landed in her living room. Rod Serling

Refusing to lean back against him Colleen sat ramrod straight until they reached the road. I guess I should say thank you for saving my life she muttered then turned and slapped Faoln hard across the face. And thats for you having to save it in the first place. And Im not your woman you big arrogant lying betrayingfaery loving She searched for the perfect insult and couldnt find one Scot. She gave a very unladylike snort. Happy now That fiery enough for you

Food shouldnt be that shade of green lass. Faoln MacIntyre

Och lass. Yer going to have to not do that. Faoln exhaled. Creeping up on a man is a dangerous thing and I confess Im jumpier than most. Yer feet are soft as a cats.I wasnt creeping anywhere I was going to make coffee and this is my house Ill creep anywhere I like Colleen muttered with a petulant scowl. But I wasnt creeping.

His deep voice drifted to her through the crowd of women. my lady when she returns. Och there ye are Blossom Faoln grinned standing up and taking her hand so she could ease back into the restaurant booth. These lasses were just asking if I was a stripper. I told them I doona think so he said his face clouded with uncertainty. Im not am IThe inquisitive lasses in question flushed scarlet and scattered to the four corners of the room at the murderous look on Colleens face. No youre not but I guess I can see how theyd think that she muttered darkly. What you are is a freaking estrogen magnet.

Identify yourself Colleen demanded. Ive got a bat and I will beat the living shit out of you if you so much as blink. Ive got a black belt she lied frantically andanda gun. A big one. - Colleen OBrien

Funny how I keep forgetting youre insane. - Colleen OBrien