” I admitted. “It’s been a long time.” “Trust me on this one.” Carol said seriously. “She needs to have her boundaries tested, push her,...gently, be patient, she’ll respond.” “She wants to, she’s just afraid to admit it.” My phone chirped, interrupting the conversation. “It’s Karen.” “She says we need to get dressed, we’re having company.” “Guess I’d better get moving.” Carol purred, hugging me. As she turned to leave, I smacked her on the ass causing her to yelp. “What the hell was that for?”. Everyone’s conversations became a murmur as he began. “Tonight we’re eating chicken schnitzel. I am looking forward to it and I’m sure you guys are as well. The bus ride here was a long one and even tho we were all sitting down for most of the day I can sense that everyone is tired. That being said, afterwards, you will be split into two groups. The first group will stay behind and help clean up and the second will be allowed to go for a swim which should be nice. Now before you all go. "Don't worry, dearies," cackled the dresser, when Fiona pointed out her costume was too tight and Juliette's too loose. "You won't be wearing them clothes for long once the party gets going. That Adolf Thiler and his Missus like to see what they're fucking. They'll have you naked in no time flat. And if they don't, Madam Magda will. Now, you just go and get some lunch while I fit out your old friend, Tracy." Tracy?" said Juliette. "Is she back from the Saloon?"The dresser nodded and looked over. ‘What . . .?’ Susan held up a finger. ‘Hello, can you send a taxi to the Food Lion on 12th and Main? Oh, good . . . and, oh, do you have a van or SUV taxi you can send? That’s right . . . Thanks.’ ‘A van?’ Viv asked. ‘Why a . . .?’ ‘I’m figuring all of us and these groceries and a Christmas tree won’t fit in a regular taxi,’ Susan said. Viv was speechless, but Katie’s eyes got big and she started clapping her hands. Travis was much too engrossed with a candy cane to care much what the adults.