"Faith sighed again and returned to the book she was reading. However, now that it was mentioned to her, Sharon reflected that she hadn't seen any ima...es or pictures anywhere. This was one distinct difference between Sodom and back home, as well as the funny religion and the weird way you were expected to dress. She was sure she'd find more such differences, but it seemed weird to her that people exposed themselves in a way that would get you arrested back home, but were prudish about something. ” she beamed. I grinned back at her. She kissed me quickly on the lips, then walked away, smiling.I went downstairs, a bit in awe, to find Whitney, one of my stepmothers, reading a pamphlet.“Are you considering going to the Patriarch Academy?” she asked me curiously, holding up the pamphlet. Prior to her marriage to Dad, Whitney had taught high school English, and had taken a lot of interest in the academic lives of her children and stepchildren.“I guess so. I mean, most kids are trained up by. With her book list in hand we visited the college book shop and bought the required material. As it was close to lunch time Annie suggested we go for a counter lunch at the local pub.Allie and Annie got on famously, they chattered away during the meal, I don't know how people can let words get between them and their food. The 'T' bone steak was perfection, a nice salad and chips, it couldn't be much better.After lunch Annie took Allie shopping for some clothes to wear for college. Allie was. Do you know how long you were adrift?", and invited him to the table with the extension of her arm. Immediately Isi moved to the side of Shirlynn making room for 'Larry' across from them. He appeared to think shortly:"3 days!" he said and proceeded to load his plate heavily while the crew observed him in barely concealed excitement. When he sat down Jane took the lead again."Mister Johnson, we found you floating..." Larry" he said, "Call me Larry." Jane started again:"Larry. Last night around.