I know any process isn't ironclad unless you were paying her, but still, you couldn't just keep it in your dress, Mom?" Lena, I love you to death, but...I'm a grown woman. I know it's not exactly traditional for anyone to do it on the first date, but still, you're not the mom here," she said, before a gap. "That's even entertaining that I did do it with her last night. How the hell you're so sure it happened is beyond me, but you're entitled to your opinion. Even if I did, I would think you'd. I slid down in the tub until thewater rose above my head. I had a fleeting desire to just stay submergeduntil it was all over.I finished the bath and dried myself. I brushed my teeth with thetoothbrush they had provided and went back to the bedroom. My hair wastousled by the quick towel-rub I had given it. I had not bothered to brushit out. I sat down on the bed, remembering not to cover myself nor put onthe teddy. This whole "stay naked all day" thing was stupid.The door opened and Mrs.. Wanting to get to our room as soon as possible, we humored him. I crashed as soon as I got in the door. Kate was hardly in the shower before I zonked out.It was a little after nine when I woke up. Kate was out of the room, so immediately I headed to the bathroom to relieve myself and freshen up. While taking my shower, I heard Kate come back. When I came out, she was bubbling over with joy. "I went to the coffee shop for coffee. People stared at me and I know why!" Pointing at the newspaper she. Not-quite-dried paint, cleaning chemicals, varnishes...and bleach, ammonia, and allthe other disinfectants they used in doctor's offices.Smells didn't usually bother me, but this one about knocked me out. Iguess I had twice the sensory input in that area now. Oh well. Sign in,sit in the uncomfortably modern chair, and wait for someone to take enoughpity in me to call me back.Fortunately, I didn't have to wait long. Since I'd cut it close, and thisoffice ran like a tight ship, I was in an.