Movement required effort. She heard a scramble of activity close by and opened her eyes to see Logan’s worried face hovering over her, brushing stra...ds of hair back from her face.“Karen, can you hear me? Are you alright?”She blinked at him and considered the question. Am I alright?Every part of her felt tender, especially between her legs. It was a strange, but not uncomfortable sensation. Quite the opposite in fact. For the first time ever, the gnawing, ever-present lust of her damnation had. This was my chance to escape. He would expect me to go to my parents or sister so I wouldn't. I'd drive south to some town he would never think I'd go to, pick up a job as a waitress or something and then move on after a few months. I would take out as much money as I could from ATMs before I left town and then dump the cards. I packed two cases and brought them to the garage. I almost collapsed when I went into the garage. My car was gone. What had happened to it. I stumbled back inside the. " Oh, I think I know what this is about," his dad said calmly, "I know I'vetold you to be tough and manly, but it's OK that you're dressing up as awoman for this contest. I want that stadium built as much as you do, andI don't mind if my son has to dress like a woman to get it. So if that'swhat's holding you back, don't worry. It's just for fun." That isn't it, dad," Steven said somewhat glad that his dad supported himdressing for this contest at least, "today I was at Anna's house and. Brindle took the folks to the airport. I had a feeling that we were going to be playing some afternoon pool.Katie asked, "Feel up to some cash games? We are some winners and can probably make a few bucks. Jules feels a little squeamish today and wants to stay home, so it's you and me, big boy. Let's clean these guys out."We timed our arrival right because the tables weren't busy yet. Katie and I did some 9-ball, and then some 10-ball practice games. Both of our strokes were looking pretty good.