Kelly finished the story by whispering to me “You know I have a confession. I was standing out there listening to you guys for five minutes, while f...ngering myself. We starting playing with each other in high school and even shared a bed for years, but we haven’t messed around since we started college. When I saw her this morning she looked so amazing that I wanted to jump her bones again, but had to figure out how to ditch our parents. Then I caught you two and now I want in.” When she. Instead, she asked, “Do you?”“Pardon me?” I replied.“Do you?”I was lost.“Do you like Black Pussy?”I quickly apologized and explained that I had bought the shirt not knowing who the group was and because I liked what it said.Sheila smiled.“So, do you like Black Pussy?” she pressed.I stayed quiet for a second. No matter how I answered the question, I knew there would be a follow up question.“I like all types of pussy,” I mumbled.“But mostly black pussy?” Sheila pressed. She knew I was in an. Hot stream rose from the glass container in which the roast had been simmering.I looked at Toni and smiled.“Good things,” I said stoically, “come to those who are patient.”I turned and walked back into the dining room, just as Sammi rejoined Kate.“The roast is on the oven,” I declared. “It looks great.”The dinner conversation was rather light, as Kate and I talked about the times “when.” Kate's daughters were practically grown and in high school. I kidded that we should probably keep our. I love you Dad but I will not abandon Silver because of you. I beg you as your daughter, don’t make me choose.”Her father swallowed hard, strong emotions moved the jaw muscles of the richest man in Ant Hill. His knowledge of Green Hell; all he knew about this world; the fear for the life of his only daughter clashed with the image of her standing out there. So completely at ease and with one of the deadliest killer animals, of this world of killer monsters on her small shoulders. He clenched.