In fact, Sharon was in a stateof shock when she saw her children smiling down at her.The man with the briefcase opened it and took out a leather ball ...ag and two pairs of handcuffs. A few minutes laterSharon found herself gagged and with her wrists and ankles fastened together. She was turned over on her stomach anda short chain was fastened between the pairs of handcuffs, forcing her legs to be bent so that her wrists and ankleswere close together. She was now hogtied and completely helpless.A. Breaking into a victory jig, she hollered to the sky in an obscenely loud voice, and I had to break out of my trance to try and shush her. We didn't need anyone coming to investigate the shouting. I certainly didn't need anyone to come investigating, at least. Rachel broke into another rendition of the tune for 'The Stripper', and held her open backpack out invitingly. "Come on big boy, show us what you've got!" she teased. My jaw tightened as I considered my options. In theory, I could just. I appreciate it. I'll see you later,” I said. And as I was getting ready to walk away she stopped me. “Hey Joe, can you stay for a few minutes please? Pretty please?” Hope asked. I was a little skeptical. But she did look a little worried though and she a friend of Kayla's. So of course I couldn't just walk away. “OK what's wrong?” I asked. “Well can you come inside and just sit down with me for a few minutes please?” Hope asked. I still wasn't sure what to think exactly. So I came inside and. ''''And tonight? What're doing out here?'' she asked. I glanced around and shrugged my shoulders, ''Tonight has been one of the most strangest, but greatest nights of my life. I had to come out here and make sure I wasn't in a dream or something, I needed to clear my head of this euphoria.'' I lied. I instantaneously felt bad about it, but I gave her one truth and kept Dad a secret, I didn't want her worrying so that at least had to count for something.''And is your head clear?'' she asked.