Quickly, she wrote, “Don’t despair. - Sister Barbara,” on a piece of paper, wrapped the £100 in it, got the man’s attention and tossed it out...the window to him.The stranger picked it up, and with a puzzled expression and a tip of his hat, went off down the street.The next day, Sister Barbara was told that a man was at her door, insisting on seeing her. She went down, and found the stranger waiting.Without a word, he handed her a huge wad of money“What’s this?” she asked... “That’s the £8,000. ... Youhave some of the best traits of both sexes! Sometimes I feel quite sureabout you But then there are other times ...."I listened and said nothing, my brain and my feelings now nearly numb.I tried to console myself with what she had just offered. It was huge.One step at a time, dammit!"There's only one way I can ever be sure of you. You're the sweetestguy I have ever met, and my dearest friend! More than that, you'realways so eager to please me! There's no one else I could possibly. She closed her eyes, again seeing Ethan lying against her sheets, his chest bare, his hair tousled from her hands. His brown eyes had been half closed, his fingers stroking down her arm as he told her to hurry back to him. He wanted to hold her as he slept, he'd said.She had slept with him. She couldn't get the thought out of her head. She had slept with a killer. No, she hadn't slept with him. They hadn't had much of a chance to sleep. She'd fucked a killer and had enjoyed every moment of. I’ll need some help at school.”“Hey,” said Rhee. “We’ve always got your back, Gracey Love. We’ll probably have to split the task among the whole gang, as not one of us has every class with you. We should all get to school early to discuss this with the ... Assistant Principal, I guess. Beth, perhaps you should call Coach and see if she’s warned ... anyone in the administration.”When I agreed, Gracey said, “You’ve heard about the revamped plan. Right?”“Yes,” I replied. “You and Liya will make.