“Tuesday,” I simply stated.“Ahhh I see. Anyone from here,” she said looking in the direction of Abby who was on self-checkout.I saw her lookin... at Abby, my eyes going wide thinking I’ve been caught, and I look back at Kristy’s face.“So, you and Abby have hooked up,” Kristy said slyly. “I overheard her and Victoria discussing your talents and…umm…asset…a while back…”I gulped right where I stood. I hadn’t felt this way about a woman approaching me since Ashleigh did that day in the breakroom.“You. ” “You can always work on cars if it doesn’t pan out.” That’s why I was working with Helen, I needed the money for college. “I can’t let you work on my car for free, it wouldn’t be right.” Helen protested. “First.” I retorted. “I like working on cars, even if yours only barely qualifies.” “Hey!” Helen chirped and smacked me on the arm. “Continuing.” I growled. “I’m not doing it for free, I’ll be charging you my standard fee.” I let that sit for awhile and continued driving. Shortly, after much. Cherie stepped forward and opened her hand bag, retrieving a set of tiny keys.?You may need these; he can wash with his cage on, but you might have reason to remove it.? Blanche took the keys in her elegantly manicured hand and smiled at her daughter.?How long has he been confined?? Cherie and Chuck giggled with pleasure.?Oh, only 3 weeks this time. I normally allow him out once a month or so; I like to watch him abuse himself at my feet. After he’s cleaned up he goes straight back in.? I. And I didn't even bother looking in thefridge, already knowing that my folks had come in the day before andmade sure it was stocked up with all the food I could possibly need forthe next week.There was of course a nice dining room, but I passed by that, the pantryand the laundry room and went into the living room instead. It wasdecorated with a lot of old Victorian style furniture, which I knew AuntElyse had been fond of. Just about everything in that room was expensiveand fancy looking, but.