."Beth, why didn't you tell me about your dad? This is the second time you've done this to me. The first time I can understand. I mean we hadn't been ...ogether that long and I could see you not wanting to tell me you were going to be alone for Thanksgiving in case I thought you were fishing for an invitation. But this time ... I mean why? Don't I deserve to know when something that important affects you or your family? I thought we could talk about anything. Why?"At first I wasn't sure she was. These factors could delay magical interference with the science I knew so well, and had grown up with. I wanted to run it by Mathew though, since he was an expert on the subject. Well... the only expert I knew of.The meal was served in a small dining area. There were settings for the King and his family, for Mathew and myself, and for one other. The chair for the last setting was empty, right now. I was thinking that it meant someone was going to show up soon. Both Mathew and I had arrived. “I’m sure you’re clean enough already, babe,” I hollered back. “Just rinse off and come on out.”She didn’t answer, but I heard the water shut off a minute later. I strolled into her bathroom and picked up her towel. When she stepped from the shower, I hugged her tightly as I wrapped her in the towel. We kissed passionately, though Katie didn’t hug me in return, since her arms were wet. Her hair and face were dry, however, so Becky’s comments in the car were correct. This shower was all about. " I stood up and turned away. "Please, don't make me do that." That's fine, Cindy. You can leave, but it means you broke your promise." He held me from behind, while I sobbed. His embrace felt good and my sobbing stopped."Can we do something else?" I whispered."No, we had an agreement. You can leave or stay and do as I ask. Do you want to leave?" I didn't want to leave. I said in a tiny voice, "no"."What was that?" I said no, I don't want to leave." And?"I didn't understand at first, then it.