” I looked up to see the cashier waiting for me to step up and I apologized while handing her the money for my bagel and still looking at the lead ...tory in the paper. She asked if I was buying the paper, too, and I found myself once again asking for forgiveness, “Oh! Yeah! I’m sorry—this story—never mind: I’m just surprised, that’s all.”The cashier seemed less than interested so I didn’t bother to explain why it had me in such a state. She clearly just wanted me to hand her some money and. ‘Genie, what did you mean when you said you saved my life?’ Doris asked quietly as she pulled out of her quiet neighborhood and onto one of the major parkways. ‘You should have died, last night, Mistress,’ Genie said as equally as quietly. Doris’s focus scanned over to Genie’s face and saw that tears had welled up in her eyes and there was a tear slowly rolling down the cheek she could see. ‘Your body and mind were too weak to go on living. Even as my vessel was opened, I could feel your will,. I just don't know, Ed." Please, Kim, hear me out. I've come up with a solution." Okay, Ed, I'm all ears." I'll take my truck and we will bring your furniture here. You can use your bedroom sets and you each can have your own room. We'll take the rest of your belongings and store it in the basement. If you do some light housekeeping and cook at least one meal a day, I'll give you a hundred dollars a week and free room and board. I know that's not a lot but it will help make ends meet. I'll also. Clean it all up with a Kleenex and bring it to me when you are finished,” my Aunt pointed out everything I would need and was prepared to leave me alone in the bathroom.“How do I do it, Ma’am?” I asked curiously.“Just as you would normally masturbate. I assume you can finish in time to join us for dinner?” she asked.“I don’t know how to do it, Ma’am,” I turned red-faced.“Oh for Pete Sakes, I hardly believe that,” My Aunt put her hands on her hips and glowered at me.“I’ve no interest in watching.