Sure to be Prom Queen, Jill Jacobs. Girlfriend of our all-state star quarterback, Jill Jacobs. Girl with a big secret, Jill Jacobs.I slide in the key ...nd open the door. There are sweats neatly folded on the bottom shelf. The top is crowded with soaps and deodorants and the rest of her daily ordeal. Her everyday workout clothes are hanging from hooks along the back wall. I reach in and take down her top.Like the coach, I bring it to my nose and breathe in the rich, intoxicating mixture of sweat. Normally we ate soon after I arrived home, but mother said, "Bath darling bath," and commenced pouring the hot water into the uncovered bath."But mum," I said, "the pipe was frozen this morning, so how..." Old Mr. Vick unfroze if for me," she said, "now get on with your bath."I expected her to leave while I got undressed but she stayed and openly watched me. Once I was in the bath mother started heating something on the stove; it smelt delicious."What's that?" I asked."Ah," mother said,. You're not going into politics, are you?" No, sir. Not a chance of that. I'm too busy helping where I can." Is that what you call it? Well, then I won't feel threatened. But I want you to know that I won't forget. Nor will Kevin, though he's a Queenslander." I suppose I'm a Queenslander, too. I was born near Roma and my dad's a pastoralist just west of there." Well, then. Now take care of yourself. We want you fully recovered. My very best to Rowena and that boy of yours." Thank you. Thank you. It’ll work out better that way.” Jess appeared unmoved by my anguish. “This is the first stipulation: if you want to stay here, keep in mind that your yearning for kinky control has brought you into this situation. So it’s only fair if the same will bring you out of it.” “But, how…” “I told you to keep your questions until I’m finished!” Jen snapped at me, and I bit my lip and withered under her angry stare, which she held for a whole minute before her expression softened again. “As I said, if.