It's a lot more fun to do this stuff when you have a buddy."About that time, Lisa, Brandy, and Tiani came in and began using the other treadmill and t...e stationary bikes. Little Tiani said, "We like to work out with Chuck, here or in bed. Both are fun."That made me blush and John laugh. Lisa said, "Chuck will usually form Tae Chi in the morning. Now almost the whole house is out there doing it with him."John asked, "Do you still take lessons, Chuck?" I only go to the dojo to spar now. Not as. She saw Merrick walk into the other room and take a seat at the desk. "Victor Johnson, Roland Spekes." The two men nodded. "I'm Thom Merrick," came the voice from a speaker. "I've been assigned to handle your case." Yeah, yeah," Spekes said. In his eight years in jail, he had grown from a chunky little boy to a rather stout young man. The prison suit was tight on him, and he kept pulling at his shirt collar. "You're the one whut's gonna give us new identities now that we done our time for that. " I told her. "Six times."Her mouth dropped open into a perfect "O". I wasn't sure if she wasshocked that the popular boy had called me. Or if her response wasbecause he'd called so many times in a single day."Wow. The must have been one hell of a first date. I'm a little jealous.I mean, it took Chad almost a week to call me after our first date.Remember?"No, actually, I don't. Because it wasn't me who was there.I nodded, casting a little line. "Do I ever. You were totally freakingout about. "But, alas, there are those who will clamor to see you before the right time, and I simply cannot refuse them, dear Twilight." She picked up her dress and sauntered past Amanda, stopping by the stone dais. She smiled and gestured. "Come and stand here."Amanda obeyed, though her heart thundered. She was not sure why she was so anxious; being a trophy was not much worse than being a sex toy.The stone felt chilly against her feet, and she shivered slightly as she turned to face the chamber. Lady.