Yeah, it probably was good thing Jennifer didn't know about the darkroom I kept in the basement. I thought about the few seductions I'd made there in ...he past, and I shudderedJust then, the back door slammed, announcing Jennifer's return and we were inundated with and excited, chattering twelve-year-old. I got what I needed, including a leash for Jake and we piled into the van. In 15 minutes, we were cleaning out the van and putting things away at the studio.Once we had things squared away, Lou. But enough about me. What about your childhood?”“I grew up in the suburbs. Stable parents. Public schools. It doesn’t get any more vanilla than me growing up.”“And yet you turned out so exceptional.”She flashed him a brilliant smile. “I’m glad you like the result, but there really was nothing special about my life.”“Did you ever have a boy break your heart?”“Not once. I was never exclusive in high school. Sometimes a boy would try to tie me up, but I always insisted that we both be free to see. I got there late as I needed to stop and take a shit, which turned into a marathon diarrhea session. As I walked through the door I was greeted by Mr Ross. Mr Snyder, I do not tolerate tardiness., Mr Ross said with a condescensional tone in his voice. I am sorry sir, but nature called, and in all honesty, your food in your cafeteria gave me diarrhea. The class burst out laughing. Class be quiet, Mr. Snyder are you a class clown No sir I am not I just stated a fact Well Mr Snyder, then you must. Foster." Okay, come with me." I took her by the hand, and Max, my mastiff, my best friend, and my bodyguard trotted along behind as I led Peggy up the stairs to her Mom's apartment."Open it!" I told her. I could have used my master key, but I wanted her to do it.Peggy produced a key from the pocket of her jeans and unlocked the door. Her mother was still in bed. I marched Peggy in and dragged her Mom out of bed by one foot, thumping her naked ass on the worn carpet in the process.Mandy wasn't.