The chrome studs and 'D' rings sparkled as he tightened and locked it into place. Next came the head harness with the red ballgag which he eased betwe...n her lips. She didn't protest that she hadn't eaten anything since lunch but her pent-up desire eclipsed any other hunger she may have had. He tightened each strap lovingly as she closed her eyes and just 'felt.' When all was snug, he pulled her hair through a metal ring in back to form a long ponytail."And now, for the surprise," Grant. If she has thought the conversation through, we are fine. I will be there.”We met again at dinner.Things progressed, and Jane seemed to be true to her attempt to tone down the social climbing.I took her at her word.We talked, and I saw a different person than the one who was almost bragging about her goals. She tried to apologize.I brushed it off as unnecessary.We started dating and became exclusive after a few dates. Sandi and Sam seemed pleased.Jane was a wonderful person when she wasn’t. I walk in, closing the door behind me. I sit on her loveseat beside her bed. She sits up. I notice bruises on her wrist that weren't there at breakfast. "You okay, Ames?" I ask. "I guess so," she replies, nodding. "You wanna talk about it?" I ask. "Sure, I guess, if you do," she whispers. I get up, and sit beside her on the bed. I see her shudder, and realize my mistake. "I'm sorry," I say. "I didn't mean to..." My voice trails off, and I start to get up. Amy grabs my arm, and says "Please,. Pops leaned over and whispered to me. “So, I hear you’re gonna proposed to my granddaughter.”, he stated. “Yes sir. Tomorrow night at her house when everyone is there.”, I said, softly. “Well, I have to be honest with you. I’m glad that you are. I’m not a big fan of you two living together.”, Pops said sternly. “Dad, give the kids a break.”, Jim Thomas said, leaning forward. “I have been giving them a break. This is the first time I’m saying anything about it.”, he quickly replied. “I.