"He helped her up then picked up her litle black purse that lay next toher. He helped her walk up the stairs. She was unsteady as he wouldexpect aft...r such a terrific blow to the head. But his heart was soaringnow. He had achieved the impossible. Not only had he downloaded theinformation he needed for his multi million dollar payout but he wasclose to having the woman of his dreams.In the other room he made the phone call. Annie lay in the other room,asleep after he'd given her some. Sandra was the first one to break the silence."I was not expecting you to be here. I kind of figured you were screwing my girlfriend silly right about now."Sandra tried to sound carefree but I could tell she was upset."Sandra, we..." I replied but Sandra interrupted me."Shit. Jessica couldn't do it because of the rape, could she? Is she okay? I know the number of her counse..." Sandra. Let me finish. This has nothing to do with the rape. You and I need to have a little talk," I interrupted her. .. well..." You were wondering how I'd compare?" Yeah," she said quietly. "Oh, Tommy, I'm sorry, I know I shouldn't feel that way, but..."Time for a confession of my own. "Beth, don't worry about it! I'll bet everyone feels that way." I hesitated. Did I really want to admit it? "I know I did." There, it was out there."You did?" I heard a lot of the insecure girl I met that first night."Beth, we were both virgins. I think there would always be a little part of us that was curious." And what did. Jack seeing her begin to sway, rushed to her side, and helped her to the sofa. Their clothes from last night were strewn on the floor. Libby walked in, shutting the door as she did, and sat down across from her. Concern showed on her face. “Jack, go and get us some coffee, please. Make it quick.”“Mother Libby . . .” Mandy was at a loss, as to what to say. The evidence of their sins, was clearly all around. And what was Jack doing, naked in front of his grandmother?“Sorry to surprise you,.