‘Two hundred a session.’ ‘One fifty.’ ‘Okay.’ She snorted and said how could he discount if thinking he was worth $200. ‘Actually $200 i... just a token payment. I feel I’m worth more than that.’ ‘Ithink so too,’ she laughed. ‘Well let’s settle for two hundred a session.’ ‘You bastard,’ she said, having taught Fletch not to discount. ‘All right, agreed. I can’t wait. Be outside my home at 3:00 today. Is that time suitable?’ ‘You’re the boss.’ ‘I’m not a domatrix Fletch. I’m a gentle, loving. If you cannot do that all the plans and changes to schedules, the Masters may make to accommodate you will be for nothing and will earn you a bad reputation. You need to show your readiness to commit to the program by trusting me to choose your first trainer."She could see the logic of his words and agreed; it was what she wanted after all and this was but the next step on the journey she had begun in accepting Mel's collar. She knew then as she knew now that she wanted to explore more of this. .. what ... what are you doing here?” Jennifer’s gaze shifted from Sophie then to Adam then back to Sophie. Adam looked at Sophie then Jennifer then Sophie again. Everyone was starting to feel very, very awkward indeed!Sophie could feel the tension building in the air and knew she needed to do something to save the situation. After about a minute’s silence from all parties she spoke.“Hello, Jennifer. Yes, it is me. And I am so, so, so sorry. I should have called you to let you know our travel. I was afraid she would feel my heartbeat against her back."I would actually love that!"At that moment we heard Sarah clomp up the last couple of steps and we both turned and helped her with her big suitcase. Sarah’s mom was carrying a couple of boxes up and we took them from her. She looked in at the comfy space and thanked Kelly, apparently again, for giving up her room for her and Sarah. Kelly gave her a big hug, and I could see tears well in the corners of her aunt's eyes."We all need to.