And suddenly the thought jumps unbidden into my head. “He trusts me. Me! I don’t deserve this, but he trusts me. Why? Suddenly, I am overcome with...tenderness. I want to tell you, but I can’t. Instead, I say,“ Stick out your pinky.”Locking pinky fingers with you, I say, “I promise, I will never betray that trust.” And I mean it with all my heart. A pinky swear may seem childish, but in this context, it has real strength. It is solemn, and I truly feel it. I lay my cheek against your arm, and. ” Texan twang and amusement are all rolled up into that voice and she can’t imagine really hearing it that way but by now it doesn’t matter; she’s into the scene and, yes, enjoying the ride.They manage that way for a couple of minutes and then Penny has to lean forward, having trouble staying upright. Not for the first time she wishes her headboard wasn't solid wood; she sticks her hands between the pillows and grips the upper edge of the mattress instead. She ends up on her elbows and knees. We need some lubricant, which we don't have and I have to be willing for you to have sex with me.' Walter looked at me and pulled his pants up, as I started to walk past he grabbed me by the collar and slapped me across the face three or four times and tossed me over to the sofa. Just than the furnace started up and he yelled at me 'get on your damn knees and suck my dick, you fucking bitch!!!' I slid off the sofa to the floor, tears falling from my eyes, Walter standing over me demanding... . Since it was Friday, I had the weekend to look around. I thought about going to get some dinner, but instead sat staring at the phone. I finally dialed the number Karen had given me.On the third ring, I heard a soft voice say "Hello?" Is this Karen?" Oh God, is that you Billy?" Yeah it's me. How you doing?" I'm okay. Does this mean you are in Portland?" Sure am. You said you wanted to have dinner. Would you like to meet tonight at 7? We can eat at the restaurant just off the lobby." Seven's.