” she replied.10 minutes later a stretched white limo pulled up in front of the newsagency and the driver came to the front of the shops said “You...must be Helena? My friend inside told me you needed a lift. Where to?”The shop lady came out and introduced us. We shook hands. Harry happy. Helena mentioned first home then Brisbane to claim my prize.But before we go, Helena mentioned she need something in the shop. Going back into the shop Helena asked for a ticket in the $40 million draw. Harry. But the second thing you should know is that there are snapping turtles in that pond. I fished a big one out for soup last week and threw one back that wasn't quite big enough." Well, I'm not afraid of snapping turtles, they don't bite if you leave them alone. Now please, just give me some privacy and I'll be on my way." Well I didn't think it was gonna bite you, but people around here know that snappers bring hitchhikers when they move from pond to pond. The third thing you might want to. You are unchanged on the outside butyou feel lighter and perhaps a bit more vulnerable. You enjoy thischange because you know that you are safe and among friends. You feelgreat!Take a moment to reflect on how great it is to be able to let gocompletely. Your male self is completely safe and protected.Feel different? Yes, of course you do.The blue stream of light is weaker now and fading. Wait as the last ofyour male self empties from your head and the light extinguishes.You haven't yet. I’d been so broken after Tilda’s death. So broken inside. And Cien was there to fix me. I felt whole, renewed, alive for the first time in so long. ‘Yes, I’ll have you.’ I said, my face buried in my hands. I sobbed loudly, and suddenly heard the door swing open. Alex stood there glaring at me. ‘Why did ye order a bath for her, Cien?’ Cien turned to his cousin and shrugged. ‘I thought a clean witch was better burning than a dirty one.’ Alex eyed him carefully. ‘Ye believe me know do ye?’ ‘Aye..