I clung to her tightly and said, "Oh, Auntie, it was a very bad dream!My daddy was hurting my mommy and I tried to help her but my daddyturned on me a...d called me names just like the kids do at school andthen he started ripping my clothes off and hurting me!"Auntie Helen held me even tighter and that is when Miss Mary camerunning into the room. She saw that everything was under control andshe just came over and stroked my cheek and said, "Oh, Angel, my sweetAngel, its okay, Honey, we are here. Immediatelyhe curtsied primly twice, raising a smile from both women.'"So, Angie has explained to me how things are going to be from now on,Daisy. There's just one more thing I have to do before we return home.I must admit, I was shocked when she told me what it was, but I have tosay the idea has really grown on me. Now, drop your panties, dear andget on your hands and knees on the edge of the bed," Jeanette told him,adopting a similar commanding tone to the one that Dr Swift used. .. I've always had an overactive imagination..." Chantelle tried to grin, but it faded. Claudio had been sitting back in a corner of the limousine, looking out the window. He suddenly sat forward and gesticulated wildly, like he was breaking someone's neck in mid air. "If anyone ever hurt you, I'd tear them limb from limb!" "Oh Claudio, don't be so dramatic..." said Chantelle unconvincingly. The three of us sat quietly the rest of the way, which was only a few blocks, but took fifteen minutes. Motherhood is tough," I said, then paused. "Let's hear it for motherhood!" I said, and raised my mug and took a big swallow. Doug followed suit."To motherhood," he said. About a quarter of his beer was left now."But let's not forget Paula, she works hard even without kids. Here's to all the wives!" I said, and drained the rest of my mug. Doug gave me a wink and finished his, too. I was watching his reactions and they seemed sluggish. I poured us each another beer but set mine down, without.