"You can't expect me to put aside everything that's happened in the last eight years," I told them. "It's just not possible. If she wants to move down...the street, great. If she wants to live next door, fine. If she wants to live here, no."Bailey pointed out I'd forgiven her some pretty big things."I think you loved me more than you did her," Bailey said. "I think I might have hurt you worse than she did, but I'm here."I told her I was sure at this point in my life that I'd never loved Suzette,. Rachael thentook Grandpa his groceries, and put them away, tucking the old man infor his afternoon nap before going to get Bobby."Remember, dinner tomorrow night at our place. The Legion man will comepick you up at the usual time," she called out as she left."Miss Lajoie thinks you did really well on the piano for a first time,"Rachael said as she walked Bobby to the park. "Did you like it?" Yeah, it is neat. It is a row of buttons, and when you push thebuttons, you get to make noise. And if. Nothing was out of bounds in regards to sex and things were heading towards a more permanent arrangement. At least, I sincerely hoped so.But there was always a wall that kept me from getting too close or too comfortable; a barrier I couldn't get through, over or around. Sally, although she admitted it was there, simply wouldn't discuss it. The two weeks of gentle, but firm celibacy that were sure to follow each time I brought it up, with the threat of a permanently celibate status if I ever. “For heaven sake Mari darling,” called some one. “What is all this about?”“What indeed,” she replied. “Well I’ll tell you shall I?”“Yes,” called out almost every one.“Tonight is a very special masked ball indeed, for you see though everyone must wear a mask, the rest of the night and you attire will be spent like this!”So saying she shrugged off her startling blue silk gown from her shoulders, leaving her standing naked before them all, but for stockings, garter belt and heels.“I say,” called.