They had been Skyping several times a week and communicating via e-mail daily. Every morning—which was actually night where he was—they found time to chat. It had taken them both time to adjust to the ten-hour time difference. Sheba turned on her computer and logged into Skype. After a light exchange with Uriah, Sheba said, “Are they treating you okay over there? It looks like you’ve lost some weight.” “I’m fine.” Uriah shifted in his chair. “You don’t look fine,” Sheba responded. “I’m still on our time zone, so my sleep pattern is still a little off, baby.” “I miss you so much. I’m so bored without you here.” Sheba tapped her pen on the desk. “Stay out of trouble. You know how you are when you get bored.” “Let’s see. There is a sale going on at Kohl’s.” “Sheba, we’re supposed to be saving money, remember?” “You’re getting a bonus for being over there, and you did say I could do more shopping, remember?” Sheba flashed him her Colgate smile.
