” Maggie was in no-man’s-land. She was too smart to be a grit but her pedigree and personality didn’t measure up to being a prep.They hardly fou...d a word to say on the date, but as Don walked her to the door of her house after the movie, he asked, “Would you go to the Homecoming dance with me?”The more conservative members of the congregation at First Baptist Church considered dancing a sin. “But Sue dances – and she’s the preacher’s daughter,” Maggie said to herself, “and a boy has asked me to. ‘Carol sweetheart. Please?’ asked Andy. ‘But this is so humiliating. And I have to face them day in and day out,’ reasoned Carol. ‘Oh come on. You already did it in front of Matt and Sherry and even enjoyed it at some level,’ pointed out Andy. ‘Plus they already know you what happened last Sunday,’ continued Andy. And then Andy went in for the kill and played the jealousy card. ‘Carol sweetheart. Do you remember how you enjoyed being the center of attention in the family before Sherry came on. After a brief break for her to drink some water, Sam drew another number. This time a medium height woman sporting a large strap-on dildo stepped forward, followed by 2 men. Sam gazed at them with a look of haughty defiance. The woman picked up her leash and fingered the supple leather strap' nodding approvingly in Master's direction. He smiled and nodded in return. She understood that the leash is between Sam and Master, it was not hers to use. Sam was his and the woman was privileged to have. The door creaked open and I saw my mom’s face, still flustered, poke through the door. Next I saw a wad of cash in her hand. She opened the door fully and walked inside.“Found it in my other jacket. Oh, Mike! I’m so sorry!” she started to well up as she sat on the bed next to me.“I’ve been such a bitch to you. I can’t believe what’s happening to me. A shitty job, a fucking asshole husband who leaves me for his secretary.” she started to sob. I put my arm around her and tried to console her.“No.