He's barely able to stand in one spot, let alonewalk with any elegance. He somehow makes his way downstairs holding ontightly to the banister so not t... fall."Perfect," Sophie says the moment she sets eyes on him again, "now you'vecompleted most of your chores during the week so I want to use today toteach you how to walk, sit and stand in a dress and heel." She has him doall kinds of activities while shouting things like 'knees together','back straight', 'head up'. He's drilled all day and by. .................................................................................................................."How old are you Maria?" said Mother Bernadette."I am eighteen" replied Maria "Going on nineteen" she added hastily.Maria's hands were still firmly clinging to her bare bottom as Mother Bernadette spoke. "Are you familiar with Baron von Trapp and his family" said the good Mother"Yes Mother" Maria said softly."You are no doubt aware that the Baron was widowed several years ago girl. Outside is a balcony with an amazing view. We can see down to the pool below, and all around Beverly Hills. The room is now filled with sunlight."Good old California sun," I mutter."It's not quite as good as the French sunshine, but it will have to do."I turn around, Mom is looking at me. "I agree, but I think that I could get used to it." Agreed."Soon the whole family and Brian is in the dining room, and we are eating Mom's pancakes."Darling, I didn't know that you liked to make pancakes," Dad. ”“There is no reason to become belligerent, Ma’am,” I said, maintaining my cool.“Belligerent? I’ll show you fuckin’ belligerent. You’re just mad because Ashley’s ass isn’t yours anymore. You can’t stare at mine anymore either. Only in your dreams.”“That sobriety test?” I said, trying my best to repress my irritation. “You can cooperate or I can cuff you and take you in.”“Yeah, you'd like that. You’d love to put me in cuffs and have your way with me like you used to with Ashley. She told me.