I told them to start with the underwear and swim suits, and go from there." Jeff, tell them to be skimpy with the packing. They need new clothes anywa..., and we can get what we need down there, no sense lugging stuff down there when they don't need to. I have seen what they are wearing these days, and they need some new clothes that fit and are in style."I suddenly realized that I had not taken the girls shopping since this all happened. The girls were forced to step into Amber's, or their. I lay awake thinking of new ways to torment Ryan and was surprised at how dirty and devious my mind could be.Like the time I slinked up to him doe-eyed and sensuous in the break room while he was getting coffee, leaned in as if for a kiss, then brusquely said "excuse me" and walked right on past with a brush of my boob leaving him flat-footed and flustered. Or the time in the crowded elevator when I managed to stand directly in front of him, "accidentally" dropped my binder, and, bending to. He sniffled and hurried down the hall towards theelevators. Before anyone could say anything, Ms. Price stepped out ofthe office and everyone looked away and tried to look busy.Bryan, watching Tom retreat down the hall, took a step to follow him.Ms. Price crisply said, "Not if you value your job, Mister Ashton."Bryan froze, watching his best friend wiggle away on his high heels intears.* * * * *Tom stood on the sidewalk outside the building wiping away his tears andwondering how things could. Erotica, mostly." Mark's face broke out in a huge grin. "Oh yeah? That's cool. I'll have to check out some of your stuff." "Oh, um, sure...if you want." Carolyn wasn't sure why she suddenly felt uncomfortable discussing her career. It afforded her a very nice lifestyle, and she wasn't ashamed of what she did. Before she could give it more thought, Mark stood and stretched, revealing tights abs and a thin line of dark hair that disappeared beneath the waistband of his shorts. "I guess I'll get.