‘Of course. You know I do.’ ‘All right. Trust me when I tell you that you can’t hypnotize someone to do something they don’t want to do. Do ...ou think there’s a part of you that wanted to maybe open up a little?’ Her nose wrinkled as she thought about her answer. She rubbed her knees together. ‘Yes. I think this is something I’ve wanted for a long time. Thank you for being there with me to help me live out some of my fantasies.’ She grabbed my wrist and slipped my fingers between the folds of. ” The three of us sat for a while until most of the congregation had left the church, and then I extended my arms to take Sam. Aine carefully gave Sam to me, passed me back my handkerchief and said, “Thank you,” rose and walked out of the church. I didn’t want her leave like that, alone and desolate. I tried to catch up with her but encumbered by the still sleeping Sam, I lost sight of her. My parents were standing chatting with a little group of people, but when my mother saw me she came to me. Nowadays, Yahweh was the undisputed Master of the Universe. Nothing and no one could stand in His way. Aphrodite was quite happy to see me. I was thrilled to see her. Lord Hephaestus, her husband, was looking rather well. He now worked as Executive President of the Department of Paranormal Engineering which Lucifer Morningstar had recently created. The fallen angels, demons, humans and monsters who worked for Hephaestus were the most talented magic users in the universe. Lucifer expected them. ‘Then you’re up for a surprise. I’m making pizza.’ ‘Pizza? Homemade pizza?’ He had a dreamy expression. She nodded. ‘That’s my favourite. How did you know?’ ‘A little bird whispered it to me at the wedding.’ ‘Carl, I suppose.’ ‘The very same.’ She poured some flour onto the table, and grabbed the nearest container. The dough she had prepared an hour ago was now ready. ‘Can you get me the baking plates over there?’ Scott did as she asked and watched as she prepared the dough. ‘You’ve done this.