’ She reached out with a hand. My eyes widened when I saw it: I saw dried, leathery skin over bones. I saw no color, no veins. ‘Sir, please,’ sh... begged as I stepped back again. I wanted to scream, wanted for her to leave. I could feel my fight-or-flight instinct wanting to take over. Her eyes pleaded with me, wanted me to help her find her home. I retreated a few more strides. She followed me, her eyes pleading for my help. She reached out with both hands and I anticipated something terrible. And the mirth had somewhat placated the impasse about the kitten, so the rest of the day passed pleasantly. Libby needed to have the name explained to her when she popped in, which also made Jodie feel a little better. If someone as free-spirited as her neighbour couldn’t make the dirty connection, then maybe it would end up being a fun private joke. So all in all it’d been a good day, Jodie concluded as she perched on the corner of the bed running a brush through her hair. David had passed out. She edged closer to him. Her legs were crossed, and one shoe was hanging idly of her foot, drawing attention to her slim legs. He thought about using his power, but held back, wanting to see where this lead.She looked down. "Well, I planted that heart," she said. As he gaped at her, she went on. "You see - I wanted to talk to you, to know you." She stood up. "You probably think I'm crazy, but - I find you really attractive." She looked at him. "I - I don't want you to think that I go around. " I felt the blood drain out of my face and sat down again. "You gambled the cars? You gambled MY car? That wasn't yours to take, it's in my name, Todd!" "You know what? I don't give a fuck whose name what's in. You have a title somewhere, you can sign it over, don't matter a damn bit to me what it says," Deon said, grabbing both sets of keys and flipping them over to his two friends. "Unless, that is, you want to keep playing." I couldn't believe what I was hearing- I remember closing my eyes,.