They both laughed. Nikki pulled her courage, sat up on top of Joe and using as much control as she could muster, turned to the attendant and said, “...hank you. That will be just fine there. I’ll take care of the rest.”He left discretely. Joe pulled her back into him and they laughed hard, him saying, “That was an amazing show of control and composure, Nikki. I would venture to say, your old teasing self is coming back.”“Yes, well. Let’s not make that a habit. Now, coffee and fruit. Then show me. She frowned slightly, but didn't take her earbuds out to ask why I'd abandoned my routine. Relieved, I leaned into a light jog. I'd just take a few minutes, I figured, clear my head, then get back to lifting.I was usually better about keeping my eyes to myself. I didn't want to be the creepy husband who used his wife's campus gym membership to ogle the college students. But this guy was different. He didn't look like one of the undergrad athletes. He looked a little older, in his late twenties. Then she got up and sat on the bed and told me there is nothing wrong in me telling you and she told me what happened and only then I came to know the whole story. I told her not to worry and told her that I believe you. Don’t worry about any one. Then she holds my hand and told me that at least you believe me thank you and god for that. Then I told her that I know you would not have done anything like that.She asked me how. I told her that I know about you very well and I trust you tats why I. ..her intelligence had obviously been suppressed."I'll get you out of here, Mom," Heather promised, "And Dad too, when I find him." Where was her dad?---"Attention staff!"All of the staff gathered in the main hall. The lady was at the top of the foyer stairs, looking down at them."All here? Good. I have been informed that Cockless has been hanging around. He causes nothing but trouble, so under no circumstances are you to let him into the building! Got it? Good." Then she turned back to her.