. then I’ll dump you on the street. Let’s see how long you last then!”Her mouth was open in astonishment.‘You’d do that? ... To your own mot...er?”“Damn straight. Now are you going to say yes, or do I start by getting the belt?”“Kyle ... PLEASE!”“Shut up and decide, Mother!”They both knew what her answer would be, but for different reasons. Kyle assumed that the threat of a severe whipping and being literally thrown into the street penniless would get him what he wanted.But while the whipping and. And he always appeared sincere.Slow? Hell, his learning capacity and the speed he mastered a new move was unbelievably scary.The first time he called her "Bri" after a lesson absentmindedly, almost subconsciously, she didn't realize it till later that afternoon that he had done it.And at first it made her mad. Not because he called her that, but because she accepted it without question. But later that night when she thought about it, she realized she didn't notice because it felt natural. So. ? It was making mehorny, and I needed to focus."Well, maybe we can talk about that some other time, but right now,we've got some work to do."? I fought back my rising boner and got backto the business at hand.? Marilyn looked stricken, like she'd justscrewed up big-time. I gave her some things to do and sent her on herway.I left the office at five, ready for the weekend.? I needed to stopback at my place for some things.? I couldn't live at Harry's forever,but I needed some basics.? Fumbling. ’ She admitted, ‘It will be like a reunion.’ ‘You’re hosting Halloween?’ Joel looked at her incredulously. ‘Not quite, but sort of. I will explain it, at the right time. Here,’ she thrust an invitation out at him. ‘I don’t want to stand here and argue with you anymore.’ She could feel her energy waning and walked with purpose back to the waiting car, trying not to let her fatigue show. Joel watched her go before looking at the invitation in his hands and groaning. ‘A Halloween party,’ he.