"Where'd you find her," I gasped, trying to catch my breath."She was lying in a depression next to a fallen tree. She'd wrapped herself in a space bla...ket that made her hard to see. Billy almost tripped over her. She's awake but really cold. I think she may have some frostbite."The EMT walked over, "Does someone want to ride in with her?"Jay looked at me, "She's your girl, go." Thanks, Jay. I'll call her folks and let them know you found her." You mean WE found her," he said as he slapped me on. 'Beer money' might not be entirely accurate, but to be sure, the money I earned was more in the way of 'pin-money' than a living.The first drops of rain fell as we arrived at the restaurant; by the time we were seated it was a downpour, the thunder started as we were ordering. It was a pleasant enough meal; Lexie's parents worked hard to make it so though I couldn't say I was entirely comfortable. After, we stood to leave and Alexandra offered her cheeks for a 'family' kiss and Peter held out. I followed her to her table where her jacket and purse were waiting. Philia immediately came over.“Hi!” She stopped two paces from me and crossed her hands in front of her apron.“Oh hi.”“Tall and busty,” Lidie elbowed me looking up and down Philia. “You part of the orgy tonight?”“Um, Lidie...” I said.“I don’t know if I’m invited,” Philia worried.“You’re not--”“Super hot,” Lidie agreed and I heard the alcohol in her voice. “What are you wearing under that skirt?”“Panties.” Philia asked. She had. With twenty-four bedrooms, there had been room for three generations at a time to share the accommodation. That Great House was lost to fire during an electrical storm five years ago and the Duke had it replaced with an architecturally designed grand dwelling of only ten bedrooms. That big house would be an ideal arts center, mused Kitty preparing to go to sleep. Kitty had a degree in fine arts to go with her law degree and was developing as a landscape artist, preferring to paint in.