’ ‘Did you try to kiss her?’ ‘No. I was going to, but she acted before I could and then was gone just like that.’ ‘Well, I’d say that wa... a good sign. The only way to find out, though, is to ask her out again.’ ‘We saw a children’s clothing store that was having a sale. Would it be too unromantic to ask her to go with me and Bobby?’ ‘I think that would be sweet. Some divorced women, though, don’t want their children meeting their dates too early. That way if things don’t work out they don’t. "What the-" Helen looked down, seeing her pale freckle- covered body, and realized she was naked. Covering her nakedness with her hands, she got off the examination table and dashed for the door, away from this mad woman.She turned the handle vainly. She was trapped. 'What's this on my neck?' she wondered. Her hand traced the outline and she realized it was a leather collar.The young red-head renewed her struggles with the door. "Let me go goddamnit!" she screamed, her hands pounding uselessly. "Emily gave them a smile and then shouldered her book bag. Moments later, as she stepped out of the room, she took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Leaning against the wall, she steadied herself. What is going on?"What was that all about?" Sandra asked.Richard was staring at the closed door to the room as if he could see through it."I don't know. Maybe she's not okay." She looked like she was going to faint for a second there," Sandra said pensively."Yeah. Weird. She cut you off mid-sentence.. .." Mickey, who was clearly uncomfortable with all the flattering sentiments that Karen had just lavished upon him, awkwardly replied, "I could say pretty much the same thing about you. That's to say that I've never ever met a girl quite like you before. You're easy to talk to. You're fun to be with. And, I have to say that you're the most beautiful woman I've ever known. But, I've got to say, you're also different..." "How so?" "Well... for starters - and, I mean this as a compliment! -.