I promise,” I said with finality. “Let’s talk about something else. We’re just going around in circles here.”“I’m sorry.”“Don’t be... I appreciate you speaking up, but I think for now, just let me handle this one.”I stared at the ceiling, searching in vain for another topic. Part of me just wanted to ask her to leave, but I needed to end the conversation on a better note. Lately, I felt my connection with Lara becoming weaker every time we talked. I wondered if it was just the Alana thing she. Bryan stowed all of the building materials in the back corner of the shed. Concrete and plywood, wire, nails and anything else building related was piled neatly and stored. That amounted to over half the entire haul.Deciding that he wasn't going to get anything done with the rest of the supplies without actually hauling some of it down to the house, he loaded the back of the truck down with the bags of flour, sugar, and rice. He drove down to the kitchen entrance and backed up to the door.. You went to great lengthsto hide her, but I have seen this woman before me for a long time. I amhappy to see the real you finally." I sighed as I couldn't deny it. Shesmiled softly."I am doing this all to get published." No one goes as far as you have just for a book. No you could have beenconvincing with a bit of practice. But instead you spent the last threedays as a woman. That was for you." How did you see it?" I used to be a girl trapped in a boy's body. Ever since I was five Iknew.. Fuck! I thought there would be hell to pay, that they’d accuse me of spying on them. Betty’s eyes got as big as saucers and her mouth formed a big "O" in surprise. But then she put a finger up to her mouth, making a silent shushing gesture. Whew, that’s okay, I thought, she wouldn't let on that I was up there watching them. Once again, she stopped Sam's wandering hands and raised up into a sitting position. She was facing me and Sam was on his side, his back to me.She gazed down at Sam and.