Parallel memories reprised when she had loved him, possessed him, and, ultimately, discarded him. His tie removed, she saw the leather band beneath hi... collar that showed he was bound. That and his stunned look of worship woke something inside her. Pushing her carry-on bag to him, she turned to walk towards the parking lot shuttle. He followed.A decade earlier, she had been more angry and demanding and less confident and self-aware. She had luxuriated in his tribute, subservience, and pain.. "Nancy's eyes opened wide, and with the innocent look I had seen her use so effectively many times over the past few months, uttered, "Why, sir, I'm sure I have no idea what you are talking about," and batted her eyes at me.'Oh, boy,' I thought, 'I guess I'm going to get the full treatment,' and I almost rolled my eyes. But then, I suddenly realized that I didn't care. Or rather, that I did care, a lot, and that I was very, very pleased about the whole thing.After all, here I am, obviously much. First child born locally in the New Year. I was the reporter who did the story about her for the Columbus Record." I remember you!" You do?" Yes! I'm Georgia's mother! Your photographer took my picture with Georgia in my arms, late that night not long after she was born." Oh! So you're Mrs. Hamilton. I'm sorry, I didn't know."I remembered Mrs. Hamilton a little more vividly than I probably should. I had gone into her hospital room a little too boldly -- barged right in, actually -- and had. Patting her head He points to the couch, forgiven my love, but it cannot go unpunished.Rising slowly, but respectfully, heading in the direction of the couch, whispering 'Yes Master.''Bend over my love.' Glancing over her shoulder, nodding silently, as she bends over the couch, her short skirt revealing a hint of what lays beneath.As the Master slowly rises, reaching for His oak paddle, she shudders in anticipation, knowing what she's about to receive in return for her indiscretion.Breathing a.