"I picked you up,‭ ‬got you drunk and we had sex basically.‭" ‬I said.‭"And you think a grovelling apology will lead to ... repeat performance?" she enquired.‭"No, it's worse than that, I thought." I continued"What‭?" ‬she said‭ "‬Tell me.‭" It's my sister,‭" ‬I said,‭ "‬She said Charlie got her hooked on drugs and.‭" What's that got to do with me‭?" ‬she asked.‭"I'm sorry," I said.‭"For what?" she asked.‭"I got you drunk and." I said.‭"We had sex, so,". . between your legs. You’re all swollen. Does it hurt?”He was hard again. Her touch had been, and still was, so sensual.“No,” he said, matching her seriousness. “That’s just what’s supposed to happen. Don’t worry.”“Oh.” She didn’t press him, and he didn’t elaborate.When she felt she was done, Malkyn passed him a cloth to dry himself with and began to loosen her stays, turning away from him until only her shift remained. Leo averted his eyes out of respect for her, sensing her uneasiness at the. ”“But what do you think?”“I don’t.”“You don’t ever think about it?”“No.”“Why not?”“Because I don’t want to know.”Session C31:“Richard, what would you do if my sister told you what she does with Marcie?”“I’d listen.”“What if she told you that it’s sexual?”“I’d be furious. I’d kick her out, and ban her from ever seeing my daughter again.”My eyes widened. Lucy’s, too.That wasn’t what we’d been expecting.I shot her a look. Lucy nodded and stood up. She’d been sitting next to me, waiting for my. Of the flashbacks." I breathed, my chest tight, "There was a moment when I thought ... but it wasn't him. I'm so screwed up. Maxie deserves better."I was surprised to find Alec holding my hand, more surprised to find myself in tears."Let Maxie decide what he deserves. Here," Alec handed me a card, "I think you should go and talk to my friend. He has a standing appointment booked for you. If you take the bus now you'll get there in time." But..." How could I tell my secrets to a stranger? It had.