“Not good, but things are better now,” said Jacob.“Okay?” said Blake.“He had been in a two-man cell and his cellmate had been abusing him se...ually and had also beaten him up a number of times. But the last time was so bad that the cellmate, a Mister Brown, and yes that is actually the guy’s name, was sent to solitary and then relocated to a different block. Julian is in a one-man cell now. Safe most of the time, but the loneliness is going to be bad. I’ve had other clients in situations like. ”“Now hold still," another voice said. "This won’t hurt a bit, we get to that later!”Erin felt her sandals being removed and thick socks slid over her feet and up to her ankles, then she felt the sneakers being placed her her feet and the laces being tightened and tied.“Nice and snug, not as fun as the knots we’ll be tying you into later though!”As Erin attempted to make sense of what was happening to her she was pulled back up to her feet the skirt she was wearing was removed and a heavy. Trine had just celebrated her 18th birthday the day before and had notbeen overjoyed by the present her parents had bought her: A voucher forbecoming the main course at the local ?Bring your Meat? restaurant downtown,together with her closest friend, Christina.?? ?Now, Trine, dinner won?t be the same ifit?s some one else!? Mrs. Brettson explained lovingly and caressed herdaughters arm, ?Besides, we already reported you sold to the government, sothere?s no turning back now!??? ?Guess not!? Trine. " (Even though he had, plenty of times.) At least he wasn't mad anymore. I told him I was sorry, and he looked at me, then he shook his head. He said, "Girl, you can't help yourself, can you?" I told him I guessed not. About that time Sparrow came waltzing into the clearing, and said, "Hey guys, you should see all the mistletoe I found. It's all over the trees!" She had a big bunch of the stuff with her, all these green branches and leaves in a big bundle. She waved it at us, proud of her.