She was huddled into a space in the bales, crying. She really didn't hear me coming and her head was in her arms. I went back to Hero, took off my sad...le and hooked his bridle to a ring outside his stall."Jane, when you have a minute, would you help me out?"I saw her legs twitch, and after a few moments of furious activity, she slid out of her hole and came over, her eyes mostly dry but still red."Will you help me with The Bay? I'll bring him out in the aisle. Just hold his head for me while I. I watch my hand, surprised to see it steady. I sit quietly on the edge of the bed for a few moments. I stare unseeing at the phone. Everything I believe in suddenly called into question. My reality and whether or not I can trust my own memories, mind and judgment. All changed with the simple ring of a phone.This was the second call I had received in less than a week to challenge my feelings and memories. Let me start with the first one.I arrived home from work last Friday to the chaos of my. It felt like she was being watched. She twisted thechains that held her, looking around in the gloom, trying to see something,anything that could cause this sense of uneasiness. But there was nothing.Only the black of night. She could not even see the kitchen counter which sheknew stood only a few feet away. The sense of foreboding grew worse, as she could feel something coming closerto her helpless body. Vainly she started to struggle against the chains thatheld her, the sharp rattling sound. Still feeling a bit shy, I held back as several of the girls walked up to the tub, dug their hands in and brought out a present, opening them to reveal perfume, make-up, hankies and the like. I suppose the tub stood about three and a half feet high. Along the top ran a padded rim about six inches wide.I took my turn and delved into the bran to come up with a leather key ring. Imagine my surprise when some of the girls came back for a second try; I stood in astonishment as a pretty blonde tried.