It was divided into small apartments and he got out to open the door of the basement one. He came back and we got Elaine out of the back and carried h...r inside. The flat was dim and dingy and very untidy. We carried Elaine across the living area and Mack somehow managed to pull back a curtain to reveal an old single bed,with grubby sheets on. We hoisted Elaine onto the bed and Mack went back to shut the door. He said "The others will be here soon. Best get my turn now" He quickly unfastened. It will take some time to walk down the endless stairs. Reaching the exit of the theater takes always a long time. People walk slowly while they comment on the show, check the booking of the “uber” driver or discuss the selection of a restaurant. The emotion of the music and of the play needs its own transition before people are given back to reality. The audience comments on different aspects of the show. This piece by Puccini is often used to introduce newcomers to the opera because of the. We go back to our spot and I can tell she is feeling much more comfortable. She lies back on the chair and says,"Jim, would you mind if I took off my top?"I reply, "You know how I feel. But maybe Jack would be offended though, you better ask him!"We all laugh as she punches me in the shoulder, and then she pulls it off and grabs another beer cooler. After she finishes it, she says,"Okay let's start some painting!"I give Jack a foam brush and pick out a nice pink color. She then gets on her. It felt strange and exhilarating being dressed like that in public, which only added to my excitement. Fiona passed the card through the reader. The light turned green, she turned the handle, and we crossed the threshold. Moving from the hallway into the room, the scene hit me all at once. Two queen sized bed stripped of everything except the white sheet. Bondage toys: ball gags, handcuffs, collars and leashes, whips, and a few things I didnt recognize were scattered across the nearest bed..