They’re all kind words and compassion and comfort, while Faren still lies there unconscious. I’m the monster. They shouldn’t love me. I don’t ...eserve it.” I clapped my hands over my mouth, shocked and horrified by what I’d just admitted. Is that really why I’ve been such a bitch since I woke up? Able to examine the thought consciously, finally, even I knew it was stupid when I thought about it.I’d been able to admit that I would have done the same in Faren’s place; I’d never blamed Nate for. ‘Long.’ ‘What the hell is your problem Coop?’ Callia asked, slamming the frying pan down on the stove. ‘I’m just under a lot of stress right now Callie. The spring term starts tomorrow, I don’t have any of my books, I haven’t found a job and your panic last week about not knowing where your birth control was didn’t exactly help,’ Cooper growled. ‘I’m sorry not knowing where my medicine was added to your stress, but why won’t you talk to me about anything? All we do these days when we’re home. .. very happy!" Connie replied, her smile growing as she gazed into Charles' face.Charles smiled back."You know you've done a great job here," Connie suddenly said her voice and manner turning all serious. "When I'm here, it feels like life before Clyde and the mess he made. Your family responds to things without the slightest of hesitation. I can talk to them without them going all "yes Mistress" on me, and they interact normally with each other even when we're not there." I know," replied. His hands reaching round taking hold of her blouse at the top button. One sharp tug and Susie's blouse is open, the buttons dispersed all over the kitchen, her crisp white lacy bra on display for anyone to see, her erect nipples trying to escape to confines of the lace.Jake's hands caressed back up Susie's body, over her toned stomach, up over her breasts to her shoulders where he helped the blouse off of her. It falls to the floor, and as it does Jake follows its path with kisses all the way.