If he didn’t do it now, he knew he never would.  “You’re right, Charlette, it is pretty out here.  And, um, I like hanging out with you, too.”  Positioning himself just so, Paul went on, “But, uh, what are you gonna do when you’re in class and all these college boys start throwing themselves at you?  You just be sure to give me a call and I'll be there to pick you up.  Don't want you driving with a drunken friend.”<br/><br/>There.  If that didn't make him sound at least like an older brother, then he was at a loss.<br/><br/>As much as Paul hated to admit it, he did miss the Voice.  Especially in a situation such as this.