"Derek felt Sandy's hand touching his side casually, in a gesture of familiarity and affection. He felt a vibe of love and care in the car. "Well, may...e my Mom was right when she said I shouldn't have brought you guys to the shelter." That's odd that she would have said that," said Tom."True. Mom wasn't around yesterday afternoon either. You don't suppose that Mrs. Endicott would have told our parents that Sadie was being removed and perhaps our parents were trying to stop us for that reason?". If she wants to model for you, that's her business, but I can't and won't urge her to do so on behalf of the partnership. She's not a bauble, to be bartered for some nicer bauble." If I model for you, how much would it save the partnership," I asked, trying to keep the internal tremble I was feeling out of my voice. It was mildly satisfying to see the surprise on Danny's face. "And what kind of modeling, exactly, are we talking about?"Keven leaned back and crossed his leg casually. At least, I. Lying on my couch. Lexi and Madison werekneeling over me. I saw cops behind them. I saw Dave and Stephanie offto the side. Oh no. I guess getting attacked by Brandon outside myapartment wasn't a dream. The emotional hurt of the evening returned tojoin the physical hurt I was feeling."Thank God you're awake," Madison said. "We were worried." Nic - Victor, the cops want to talk to you," Lexi said. "Are you OK totalk?" Everything hurts" I replied. "But I can talk."I saw two police. .wondering." About?" How small did you say it is again?" I never told you! Honestly Mike, what's brought all the questions on?I thought we were done with this?" Yeah but, it's different with just the two of us, right? Come on, justa peek?" No. Way." What's the big deal? We used to see each other in the showers all thetime." That was different." Why? Because you used to be bigger than me?" Why are you so fascinated?" You would be too." No, I wouldn't." Come ooooon....I'll show you mine." Why.