"Where's Elaine?" Tabatha asked, looking worried as she looked around."And the twins?" Tia wanted to know."I think they're in trouble," Holly timidly ...oiced her concerns. Having only met one alien species in her entire life, she had always believed that the Veragos were pretty much as advanced as a civilization could get. After all, what could be more advanced than a Praetor – a thinking machine capable of actually comprehending and understanding human emotions?But that dragon had looked at her. "Audrey was giggling as she said this. Melissa wasn't to be left out."Yeah Anna you don't realize just how sexy it is when you see that cockcovered in cherry juice." Renee must have seen the horrified look on myface when they mentioned the blood."Its ok honey all girls bleed the first time their cherry gets popped. Intime you will heal and that pesky old cherry juice won't bother usanymore. Oh yes, you WILL be sore tomorrow I can guarantee thatsweetheart. In fact you may not be able to sit. I slipped my feet into my shoes and opened the door. It was a younger woman, about my age, and she was smiling. Only the second actual smile I'd seen since arriving in town. I was happy to return it."Hello, Mr. Low. I'm Frieda. I'm just here to help in any way during your first week in town. Would it be alright if we dined together? I've already made reservations."Well, how could I refuse. A charming young lady, quite lovely, wanted to dine with me. I grinned and responded in the affirmative.. I was hoping Dad would come back home after he sobered up. I asked, “What’s the problem, Mom?”“It’s none of your dammed business.”I sternly responded, “Mom, it is my business. I love both you and dad.”“I don’t think your dad loves me any more.”“Mom, sit down and let’s talk.”“Alright, fix me another drink and fix one for yourself, too.”I knew she didn’t need anymore to drink, but I went ahead and fixed the two drinks.“Now mom, what is it?”“I shouldn’t discuss things like this with you.”“Go.