Eva changed into a form-fitting short little black dress showing off her attributes complete with black stilettoes of her own while Sean had changed i...to gray slacks, black loafers, and a white button-down shirt. We loaded into my Lexus GS and headed off to the tavern. It was now just after six-thirty and the place was packed with revelers from two different office Christmas parties, music playing and Jennifer standing at the door for the entrance into the main dining room.I can’t say it. ” I purred, and extended my hand, “Come on, Elena. Stop this nonsense.” She looked hopelessly up at me. “Leveria, I need my independence. You’re not keeping me safe; you’re keeping me prisoner. Don’t make me resent you.” I chewed on my lower lip to mask that it quivered. “Don’t make me lose you.”“Then don’t hold on so fucking tight.” I reached out, took her hand, and helped pull her back into my room. I held her for a long time, trying to imprint the memory of her flesh onto my own.. This was funny as the confusion on Sidney's face made the entire audience laugh."Sidney," Mercy said, with fists on her hips, still holding the wand, "Do I have to lead you up? Come here, let me show you."Mercy took one of Sidney's hands and put it on something. Next she pulled his leg up and put his shoe on something else lower. When she put Sidney's other hand on something a little higher than his other hand, he had a smile, a wide smile. He pulled himself up, put his other foot on something. I was glad because Tony would be back in just three days and I needed some guidance before he returned, before I had to face him in person. When I arrived at her office she greeted me kindly.I started slowly, haltingly telling Dr. Andrews what I had found, but soon it was spilling out of me in torrents. I told her everything I had seen and everything I had thought. I told her of my roller coaster of emotions throughout the discovery and the shock of that last folder and what I saw inside.Dr..