“That is wonderful, dear!” Gina hugged her daughter. The relief for Jessie must have felt like hot water washing over her face. I could see her l...se the tension as Gina kissed her cheeks. Her sisters rose up from their seats and walked around the table to hug her as well. All but Jill, she sat still and I made my way to her. I sat down next to her and asked her what was wrong. “Nothing,” Jill answered, and held my hand. “There is a 'consequence' growing inside me.” “What?!” I replied and. ’ ‘Let us two play the old guys. Dad plays a mean game and has been club intermediate champion about five times over fifteen years and Ralphie is almost as consistent. They both play off fourteen and I’m steady on eight.’ ‘That will be unfair to them. I can play pretty well although it’s almost six months since I last played.’ ‘No it’s okay,’ Kerry said. ‘They’ll take the bait.’ Kerry sauntered up to the two men. ‘Do you two geriatrics want to play against us?’ ‘Geriatrics? Okay asshole. The. She gave me a sweet smile. "Just a short one. The last. But I really want to talk to you. As grownups, Steven." She looked out the living room window. "Let's go out on the promenade. We can have a little walk."We took a slow stroll along the East River near Gracie Mansion. I leaned on a railing and looked toward the city and down the line of the promenade into Manhattan.I asked, "Will I see this again?" Oh, of course you will," she said. She stood behind me, her short hair rustling in the. "Speak up lad. I can't hear you!" Yes maam, I m-masturbate, maam."The boy hung his head and stared at the floor. I was beginning to feel acutely embarrassed that I was being made to witness the boy's shame."How often?" The nurse would not let up."Once a day, maam. Sometimes twice a day." My you are a horny little thing aren't you? Now I will have no hanging of your head. You must keep your head up and maintain eye contact with us. Have you done it yet today?" No maam."The nurse turned to Beth.