Most every other town in the state was dead broke, but not Aster. For one thing Aster had never tried to be all things to all people. The work force w...s small and they had never offered huge incentives to attract workers. Aster's management was dedicated to the old Christian work ethic. Modern socialistic creep, just never took hold in the semi rural community.So that pretty much explained why the city had ten grand to give to the Aster Theater Guild. The theater guild was trying to decide how. Should we start heading back now and get comfortable before she shows up?Ash stands up reaching out and grabbing my hand saying, yes Master as you wish my Master Pet Slayer. Laughing we headed back to the cabin.Laying in bed naked awaiting our newest pet thinking out loud. Asking out loud. How many Mistresses, pets, strays do you think she has Ash?Thousands I bet. The way she was stroking your father at the table. No one would have know what she was doing if you did not know what she was. Who else?" Ed's brother, Chuck, for one. He is part of Kim and Julie's support group." Gloria took time to explain that idea.Karin and Gloria watched Kathleen very closely as Karin said "Your father will be part of the support group, too. He will see you often." The flush, the nostril flare, and the unconscious thigh squeeze were what they had expected to see, and they were not disappointed."M ... Mom and Dad talked Mark into this, didn't they?" When Karin nodded, Kathleen told them "That is. "Kevin." I think you'll find him in here," David said as he knocked on the door in front of him."Yes?" a tall man in his late twenties said as he opened the door. He was wearing black suit pants and a white shirt. His hair was cut short and he sported black horned rimmed glasses."Kevin Wilson?" David asked."Yes? Who are you two?" I am nobody. This young lady needs to talk to you." I don't want to talk to anybody," Kevin said as he started closing the door."Please." Karen asked with pleading in.