It took a few thunderous heart beats to recall where I was and what I was doing there. My shout was hoarse, but at least it worked properly. I...heard a door open and close, was relieved when Miriam appeared. "Turn me loose." It was as much plea as command. "Not yet, hon. We're through with stage one. It's going even better than I imagined it would. We've got to let you come out from under the anesthesia before you move. Thirsty?" A glass equipped with a straw appeared. . "I continued with my first lie of the evening, "Of course I will let you pay for your meal if you wish."I turned to the maitre d'. "You have a reservation for Jack Wilson for one person. Would you please make that for two?"He smiled at the two of us and said, "I no longer have a table for one available, but I have an exceptional table for two. Please follow me."Classy move on his part, I thought as I indicated with my hand for my dinner companion to proceed me to the table.I wondered what. " Applause followed."Now, since I've threatened you about competing, I have to tell you something else. As you know, Still Waters people have done very well in the competitions you've — we've — entered. The six of you who competed last year and this summer have been climbing in the finishes. I've done all right, too."There was a murmur of laughter."Some people," Mary aimed a phony glare at Sarah, "have said I need to compete in a bigger ring. So, I'm going to go out to Denver in January and. Lee brought them into the kitchen where Janet was sitting, “mom this is Ralph, Bill, Jimbo and Morgan” Janet stood up shook their hands she asked if anyone wanted something to eat or drink. All three boys declined as they were already feasting on her body, Morgan smile cutely “no thanks Mrs. T I’m really ready to start studying”. She took her backpack as her and Lee headed to his room as they entered, she closed the door she pulled her sweatshirt off, “I hope you’re as Horney as I am because.