"I'll watch through the spotting scope and tell you where you hit, as long as it's on the plywood," Haplin joined in, sniggering, fully expecting her ...o do just that.As Haplin stared through the scope, and Kirk stood directly behind Arlene so that he might see dirt fly up when she missed the whole thing, Arlene's stance changed and her assumed awkwardness vanished.As she let out half a breath, picked up on the rhythm of her heart, then squeezed the hair trigger, Haplin cursed. "Damn, that was a. She went into the bedroom and I took a walk.The cool air helped a little, but I still was too upset to go back. After a couple of blocks, I saw a homeless man sitting in an alley drinking. I don't know why but I wanted to talk with someone, so I gave him a $5 bill and started chatting. I didn't know what to expect, but he seemed like a really nice guy. I asked if he wanted a shower and food and of course he said yes. Like a lost little puppy I took him back to my place for some hot food and hot. "OK Rita, my sweeting, it's time to take your dress off."My breath caught. I said nothing, then felt I should have said something right away but everyone was quiet. It occurred to me that probably all of us were ready to stop it but no one wanted to be the one. Rita looked frightened out of her wits. "It's just us girls here, Rita, no big deal. Just a little demonstration of what I do and it's so nice of you to help. Now do as I tell you and take it off." Then she turned to us. "Beth, tell her. " I said and handed her the notebook and she grinned, mouthing thank you. I got bumped forward a bit and I looekd over my shoulder, landing my palms on the table. I stared up at Mr. Thompson, the hottest science teacher in words history. He always had his dark brown hair ruffled up a bit, unbuttoned shirt and jeans. He looked over at me, worried eyes. "Oh god, sorry Mackenzie, didn't see you there." He curved his lip at me and I smiled back. "I- It's fine." I replied and he nodded, waving and.