"Yeah, I know. Some woman gave me some nail polish to stop the run. Didyou know that a little polish prevents the run from getting any larger?" Yes, I...know that. It was awfully nice of her to give you that tip." I know...she even complimented me on my cool dress when I was in therestroom." The restroom? You went in the ladies room right?" his mom asked. Shehoped that Ashley would guide her son to a proper bathroom."Yeah mom. Ashley told me that I had to use the women's room since I waswearing a. Aside from the fact that she was just too exhausted to weep; there was no place for the tears to go. Her face was increasingly sore from being wet inside of this head cover thing. She just wouldn't let herself cry anymore inside of this mask that was locked on her head. It hurt too much.She let herself drop sideways onto the surface she was chained to. It felt like there was a blanket under her but she couldn't be sure. Her hands were tied to her waist by something and besides they weren't. Sara and Scott were just finishing up breakfast and getting ready to leave when I finally emerged. I shook Scott's hand and did the customary goodbyes. I gave Sara a hug, "It was really good seeing you again."Sara smiled and replied, "You too. Let's not wait so long again to see each other again." It's a deal," I smiled. It was really great seeing her again.Sara leaned in close and whispered in my ear, "I like the kinky games you and Elise play, they're really hot but don't worry, I won't say. He said you were coming over.”Looking over her shoulder at Ed, Kim said, “He’s worried that I’m going to say some nasty things. Actually, I would like to apologize for my actions in the past. As Lily pointed out to me, I was far sicker than I imagined. I know it’s not an excuse, but I want you to know that I’m sorry.”After looking at Beth, Kelly said, “We understood that you weren’t acting from a rational basis.”Taking a deep breath, Beth said, “How are you feeling now?”Hesitantly, Kim said,.