Now I had to know the truth. “Simon?” I asked, leaving the word hanging. “Oh, he’s okay. He’s happy. They’ve offered him a job and he ...aught the ten o’clock train this morning. He’s probably having dinner with his Mum and Dad right now.” She drove on a while. “Did you kiss him good-bye?” I asked, trying to keep my questions beyond the kids’ comprehension. “Oh yes. With the front door open. In my bath robe.” “Did anyone see you?” She seemed to think for a minute. “It was early. I don't. Tracy was coming to save you, even if she hadto change you from teenaged boy to dryad. I got changed this way fornothing -- just so I could save my tree." You were trying to kill that tree. You've been bonded to it for... what,five months. Do you still hate it so much?" "Yes... no, I don't know. Okay, what I was doing was wrong, but to... towind up like this?" She swept her arm in front of herself.Daphne shrugged. "I won't say you deserved it. I won't say that Ideserved to live. All I know is. Even wearing three inch heels she was still shorter than me, with a delicate little smile, long blonde curly hair, and those beautiful blue eyes piercing up at me. Blushing, I turned away to look at my watch. As I did, I felt her warm small hand running up the outside of my leg lifting my dress. Instinctively, I slapped her hand away, turning back towards her and glared, "Do you mind!" Miffed at being felt up, I asked sarcastically, "Is there something you want?" She looked up at me, her smile. Yes Yes Yes. They hugged and kissed. Ali, put on the ring and held it in front of Kelseys face. The door bell rang. Ill get it, must be Kelsey morning clients. That ring and our honeymoon will be paid for in no time, Ali thought as she ran up the stairs. Ali lead the four men down the staircase to the basement . This could be a big score for her and Bob. Dad, who is that coming in? Bob ran his hands over his daughters breasts. They are coming to check out the merchandise. Dad, no dont, dont..