" Her voice was cold, colder than when she accused me of Melody's death."Alright Elizabeth, I trust you, will I see you later?" I asked her"Afraid not... I've got an appointment later and I've got to be with Melody, she's going to be our star witness against Victor in court." I didn't say anything to that, Elizabeth had said Melody was going to be protected I'd have to take her word for that.I hung up the phone to find that Pauline was ready with the breakfast; she'd done one for herself as well,. ”“Your Charles?” I said turning on her.“Yes, Charles,” Claire said giggling and taking my arm. “You are mine, and I don’t want to share you. You know what I mean, Annie, don’t you?”“I believe I do, Claire. I have got an idea that may embarrass you both, but it’s a good enough idea to say anyway.”“Go, Mom,” I said. What could it possibly be this time?“No problem by me, Annie,” Claire responded.“Here it is. I think that each of you should get a couple of sets of clothing in a bag, kind of like an. Paul caught the driver’s eye in the mirror and winked at him conspiratorially.“Go on , but you must speak up….”Jills eyes widened. Her face flushed .In a louder voice “ he blindfolded her and got her to lie on the bed touching herself and then..”Shorter on breathe now“He had room service deliver food to her bedside table while she was in full view! Another guy mentioned sex clubs….and ..and I can’t stop thinking about it” “Oh and tell US what happens when you think about it, in a clear voice. And Lynette obviously, just caught me off guard with that ‘sexual get out of jail free-card‘ like pronouncement. Right now, I, uh ... I think I ... that we should hold off on doing any shared activities until we’ve all had a chance to really think on it ... I’m sorry about disappointing you, girls, but...”“No, you’re absolutely right, Mike,” Jennifer said, which was immediately followed by Cathy’s, “Don’t be sorry, Mike.”“I kinda feel bad, now, for putting the brakes on things here,.