Ted opened his mouth to say more, but no words came out. He just stared at me. It took only a few seconds before a young lady appeared to take me back...tage. I rose, kissed Ted a good-bye and followed my escort.The stage director had me sign a disclaimer, then rushed me to the costume and make up wing. I shed my clothes and immediately had my face changed by the friendly elderly lady who was in charge. A wig followed and when I looked into the mirror I saw a beautiful young thing. Magic had. She went out. As soon as they saw her they stopped what they were doing and came running up to her. When they reached her they sat down on their behinds watching her. She smiled at them, rubbed each of them behind their ears on the neck. Then she clicked her fingers twice and they ran back to what they were doing. Locating and familiarizing themselves with every nook and cranny of the yard grounds.Alice closed the door.“They look happy,” she said. “I’ll get the supplies. I’ll need some help.” I. I am the man of the house. You will take orders from me. You will not speak unless spoken to. You will be punished if you fail to obey. Now tell me you understand." Now wait just a minute..." she began but closed her mouth quickly when Brad pulled his belt from around his waist."I SAID, tell me you understand."She looked down at her husband, expecting him to rise to her rescue, but he was too much of a wimp to do anything if he had cared to, and, quite frankly, he didn't care to."But, Brad, I'm. "Oh, I think he made my little heart flutter." She said softly."Mine too. I think he made me flutter other places too." Michelle smiled naughtily."Uh-Oh, Jacob...I think you're giving your mom a serious case of puppy-love." Gail said softly.Michelle smiled and bit her bottom lip, staring straight into her son's eyes like a smitten teenaged girl."So I heard them say the coach is taking the team out to eat. Do we wanna go or should we just head back to the house?" Gail asked."No, I think we need.