.." Vicki giggled reflexively, and then excused herself and said, "yes--I think I will have another, Dr. Kaye." Eric," he insisted. "There's no need f...r office formality here, Vicki." Then--yes, I'd love another drink, Eric."Christy looked at her watch. "It's eleven-thirty," she said. "Don't you think it's time we opened some of that vintage champagne, baby?" Excellent idea," Kaye enthused. "I have it on ice behind the bar." Mmmmmm!" Vicki exclaimed. "I adore champagne!" Especially imported. ' The woman said, watching as the two girls with her began to touchand stroke the prisoners' bodies. 'It is time to be rid of your clothes.' Shepaused, a sinister smile playing round her lips, 'I'm afraid they will onlybe in the way of the things his highness wishes me to do to you… Willyou remove them, or should I command the eunuchs to undress you?' She gesturedtowards the three men standing in the shadows with their arms folded Charlotte and her maids looked in panic. 'Do notthink of escape,. I'm sure my wife willremember where that was." Oh darling, how romantic," Andy said, miming an exaggerated shrugtowards Zoe. "It's a date. Goodnight my love."There was a beep as the call disconnected and Andy dropped the handsetonto the thick duvet."Any idea where that is?" Zoe asked with a smirk."No idea," Andy said, collapsing heavily onto the bed.* * * * *A small antique bell tinkled delightfully as Mandy and her daughterpushed open the shop door. Billie Holliday sang quietly as they. ' They doted on their daughter. Lorna'ssister Katie was truly stunning in person. She looked just like ayounger version of their mom.Pokey's parents seemed indifferent and left without much fanfare.Roxy's dad was in a state of shock."I had no idea. No idea. I came here expecting to tell you it'd beokay. You know. I expected to be supportive if you guys fell flat onyour face. But, I just had no idea. No idea you'd be that good."Her mom was reserved in her praise."Well, I didn't.