They've been on shaky ground for a few years because she does things and makes decisions without consulting my father. Those things and decisions are ...requently damaging. I think she may have signed and sent that consent without his knowledge. He pays all the bills and does most of the housework. She works a crappy little job and he may have had all he can take this time. I think our fathers will be at school to do what they can. I'm not sure about my mother either." I took her hand."Now, we. I loved that delightful rather naughty sensation of knowing just how vulnerable I was?I was making up an order of three of our rarest books for a customer when I noticed a shaft of bright sunlight streaming through the window directly behind where Mr. Thomas was sitting. Slowly I moved my self directly into its path and stayed for a few minutes whilst I searched for the third book?I knew that the sunlight was shining right through my dress, making it very clear that I was not wearing any. I didn't even mind making the overture. It was just how business was done in small town America. Come to think of it maybe it was how things were done among all humans.I waited two days, then had Sylvia call her assistant to make the initial contact. The suggestion was lunch together at a place of her choice. If not that then a meeting in her office at a time of her choosing. What I did not authorize Sylvia to say, was that there would be a meeting somewhere and soon, regardless of Althea's. .. now about that drink?" I'll call you tomorrow about that, if it's ok, I really gotta get in touch with this guy now... thanks so much for the info Gary" Jane said, and she was genuinely thankful for the information that Gary had provided her. She didn't wait for a response but hung up the phone and quickly turned her attention to the incoming chat window; there were 2 messages there from Steve.[SteveG04] Well I want you to meet me in the 5th floor file archives, where I reckon a quick blow.