”“Do you really think we should keep it?” Jenny said.I removed my hand from between Kelly’s legs and sat back. “Jenny, Rob, as we said, the... wouldn’t have given it to you if they didn’t want you to have it.”“But it’s so much, it’s too much,” Jenny said. Rob nodded.“Why don’t you call Mom and see what she says,” Kelly said.“Do you think we could?” Rob said.“Sure, you can thank them for the gift,” Kelly said. “Mom’s cell phone number is programmed in the speed dial on the office phone.”Jenny. “Same day next week, 1400.” She said smiling at Trisha handing her an appointment slip.“Thank you, Amelia. And Trisha, for homework, please think of a joke that each of your crewmates told to you. I would like to hear them next week when we meet.” Hanna said shaking her hand.“Thank you, Hanna, I’ll see you next week,” Trisha said walking out. When she had closed the door, the elevator dinged and a man on crutches walked out. He was missing his left leg below the knee but had a smile on his face. I needed a break, too, and I knew it was one for Amanda herself. Something soft, and safe, and comforting she could do for me to keep her mind away from horror.“Good girl”, I said quietly. “Very, very good girl. Now go up my legs.”She continued washing me, and I could see her enjoyment of my body. If I couldn’t touch her the way I wanted, if she couldn’t have her fantasy of being ravaged in the bath--and I understood her well enough by now to know that was probably what she really wanted--at. ’ ‘I blew it. Said the wrong thing the wrong way.’ Gavin nodded, ‘Been there, done that. Birds can be sensitive after you’ve shagged them. Need to give ’em a bit of a cwtch not slap ’em in the chops. You fucked up, mun.’ Rob raised his eyebrows at his young flatmate sounding so knowledgeable, ‘Ok, I know I’m going to regret this but what would you do now?’ ‘Ignore her for a bit, mun. Play it cool. Get her coming after you once she’s no longer pissed off. You’ve already asked her out, why’s it.