The ballgag was next and Michelle made sure that it was strapped tightly between her lips so she couldn't force it out. It filled her mouth and stretc...ed her jaws to near aching. However, it was the gag that Jeffery had given her, so it would have to do until she could afford another one.She had decided earlier that when Jeffery's reply popped up was when she could get herself out of her restraints. She wouldn't be able to read his email until she uncuffed herself.Michelle turned on her. He turned the television on, and waited patiently for her.Gracie dashed into the guest bathroom, and changed into a new teal nightgown after she put the baby in his crib. She walked into their room, Jason was laying on the bed in his boxer briefs. She walked over and straddled his lap, and kissed him."You're so fucking hot right now. I've been waiting, hoping for this moment, all night," Jason said."Yeah, do you want me all night?" Gracie asked, kissing, and sucking on his neck."Yes, oh God, do. Promise me that you will do everything in your power to live in the open again; to trust, to be that young man I fell so hopelessly in love with so many years ago. Promise me to always remember his strength of character, his compassion, his trust, and yes, his love. Promise me that, like the phoenix, you will rise from the fire of war, reborn as a stronger man filled with even more love, compassion, and strength to do the right thing for the right reasons, regardless of what others think.. "Later as the three sat at the living room after Fred finished bringing Ray and Allison up to date about Carla, the rancher looked over at his wife and a silent communication happened. Leaning back a little, Hodkin looked at Fred, "So you came looking to find out if I knew where their horses were?"Sighing, Fred said, "Yeah, I heard them say that you were going to carry the horses to the sale, but I was hoping that you might know the person who bought them. If I can, I'm going to try to buy them.