"Seeing a woman naked is like being included in a special, intimate secret; a secret you really want her to share.” “A university friend of mine ...as a life model,” says Francine. Looking at me, she continues, “Richard, you remember Linda, she was a model for the local Arts Society. One night when we were out she told me she really loved it, exposing herself to men like that. I’ve always wondered what it would be like but I wouldn’t have the courage to do it. Nobody would want to draw me. It keeps you awake and alert, so that you know what's going on, but it makes you just not care. I can be doing minor surgery on your body, in plain site of you. You will feel some discomfort, but you won't care at all that I am cutting up your flesh. And all you have to do is inhale it, too. It is so easy."By coincidence, four weeks after the assault, Regina and Olivia walked together to the community well. It was the first time that either had left their compound without a male escort. Side by. This particular Saturday I actually had some shopping to do. Well, to be truthful, I'm too damn cheap to drive all the way to this mall just to cruise the john. Not that I'm going to turn down any opportunities, you understand, but if I am going to spend the time and gas to get there, I prefer to get some return on that particular investment by actually buying something, just in case the john is quiet. I also prefer having a legitimate reason for being at the mall, just in case I have to do my. "Who is this?" It's your brother, James." Oh, hi James, what's up?" Kay yawned."Well, we just wanted to invite you and Ricky for a cookout tonight if your not busy." No. We're not busy, we'd love to come!" Ok, it's a date then. Seven O'clock OK?" James asked."Sure seven o'clock. See ya then!" She hung up the phone and rolled back to her son.Ricky was lying naked on his belly, his face on the pillow turned toward his mother. Kay brushed her lips softly across her son's cheeks, drinking in the.