There was no regret. I looked forward to each day. And the work was just as he had promised. I had real legal responsibilities without having to ma...ntain that false mask while doing it.“Sir, I’m good. I promise, I’m not looking backward or wishing anything was different.”He smiled, “Good.” He chuckled, “I think everyone will be glad to hear that. Now … you’ve been putting in some long hours.”I nodded. “I live across the street, Sir. Both of those doors are always locked. It’s not a. My panties were soaked. I kept applying pressure to Johns crotch when my dad's arm suddenly wrapped around my shoulder. I jumped up out of my chair and stood up, my entire family stared at me as the blood rushed from my body. I looked back at everyone and I apologized, I blamed my jitters on the beer and excused my self from the room.I went to the upstairs bathroom and locked the door. I ran some cool water in the sink and splashed my face with it. I needed to sober up a bit and come back to. Carter?” “Yes, you must be Ms Carson, are you alright?” “But, this can’t be. You’ve not aged a day.” Julian Carter burst out laughing. “You must be mistaking me for my father.” “Your father?” “Mr. Carter senior.” “Gosh, you’re his mirror image.” Jennifer laughed. I thought I was seeing a ghost. “I get that from a few of the parents. Good genes will out I guess.” “How is Mr. Carter?” “He passed away about 6 years ago, cancer.” “Oh, I’m so sorry. I always liked him.” “Thanks. Now, what. On the other hand, once I got downstairs, I might be able to dodge Mister O’Connor long enough to get out a door. I figured I could probably outrun him if need be.“Kelly, would you and Grim come down please?” It sounded like Mrs. O’Connor was calling from the top of the stairs.I looked at Kelly and whispered, “Should we?”“We can’t stay in here forever!” she said. I shrugged. That actually sounded pretty good right now. “Follow me. Daddy won’t hit me, at least.”While my manly instincts were to.