Rob had fixed ham steaks with fried potatoes for us. It was easy to fix and something we both liked. We ate and talked about the email I'd sent. We al...o talked about his plans for going to Colorado. I didn't like the idea but it was a necessary evil. I looked forward to his travels dropping back to what they were when we first met.After we cleaned up the kitchen, we went for a short walk both for the exercise and to settle our meal. We weren't in any rush and felt a lot better when we got back. Stephanie touches Cassie's arm. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to get you so upset."Cassie waits for her tears to stop. She sniffles once and wipes her face. "It's okay. Y-You're right, I wasn't thinking. But surely there's something we can do? Gina needs something to hold on to or it will be impossible to free her and keep her free."Stephanie looks lost, and it tears at Cassie's heart. Stephanie raises her eyes to the door again. "Cassie, I'm still trying to understand. You're using this power as. "Dear Carol, "You lent me this a long time ago, and I just remembered it. I feel bad that I never paid you back, so here it is."I just discovered that your office is only a few blocks from where I live and work. If you'd ever like to have a cup of coffee with an old friend sometime, just let me know." He wrote down his email and signed it simply, "Charlie."He was surprised to see a reply in his inbox the very next day. The mail didn't take long to deliver a block and a half away, he thought. He. When I was finished, I looked at Sven, unsure of what he wanted me to do."Pick up that soap and get your hands good and lathered up," he told me as he leaned forward and supported himself against the wall with his muscular arms raised above his head again. "Now wash my back." I got my hands covered in bubbly lather and then set the soap back on the ledge. I moved my hands to the small of his back and started sliding them upwards."Oh gosh," I moaned softly as I felt the firm muscles of his back.