Annette seems to be walking mechanically, as if absent. The rumour has spread that Annette is unusually pretty. The crowd showsno sign of being disapp...inted of her looks. It is a much greater pleasure to see a pretty young girl being stripped and whipped than when some one old and ugly is to be punished. The procession marches towards the scaffold and Annette soon discerns the dreadful executioner standing there, ready for her. He is strong looking and hairy, dressed all in black, just a vest. Cautiously certain that no one was coming, she took another look at the base of the hiking trail before quickly walking over towards their car, the quick beep of the doors unlocking sounding very loud in the quiet woods. Her heart was pounding, and her breath seemed to catch in her throat a little as she quickly opened the door and found the bag filled with the items of a more adult nature. Quickly returning to the safety of the tree covered picnic area, Talia felt as if hidden eyes were. "That's not the worst thing, is it?"It was her life, Joey had to admit; yet, he felt a little unease. By eight o' clock, he texted Deirdre.'Pick u up @8, love J'Her answer came within a minute. "W8ing 4 U!"As promised he was waiting in front of the Darlings' house at eight, and Deirdre walked out at once. He could see from her hesitant gait that something was amiss. Her kiss when she sat in the passenger seat was brief."Hey, girlfriend, what's up this morning?" Dose of reality, I guess," she. . I didn't realise you had a ... you were... I should have realised... I'm so sorry" No I'm sorry mom. I wanted to warn you but I didn't know how. It's my fault!" There's no need to apologise, sweetie. I know how teenage boys are. It's nothing to be embarrassed about!" She flushed slightly as she said the last part, before she recovered her professional demeanor "Ok let's get you in the shower."She delicately helped him into the cubicle making sure he didn't slip. "Ok now face the wall", which.