The door opened. Inside were a number of couches and overstuffed chairs. The center of the room was dominated by the largest bed I’ve ever seen. ...It was all very plush. Along one was a large flat screen TV. Judy grabbed my arm and ushered us to one of the five doors on one end of the suite. “Let’s get nice and clean for each other, Jack” Out of the corner of my eye, I saw Deb taking Allen into the room next to ours. The rooms turned out to contain large Jacuzzi tubs. Like everything. Later in the day, they received a mail bag from the main fleet, and in it were letters for Thomas. With no official mail in the pile, Thomas of course started with the letters from Mirabel, the latest first. She assured him of her well being and of the continued acceptance she enjoyed. She reported that finally the body of Mr. Ousmane had been washed ashore near Tarifa, identified by his peculiar style of clothing. The governor had appointed a new charge d’affairs and sent him to Algiers,. "Mom, I think I might head over to Carly's today if that's cool." Why?" she said with a startled look."Ummm… because I kinda want to see my friends." Well, you might have to look a little further for Carly… she left a month ago to go to Italy, remember?" What?" Gibby had never been more lost in his life."Happy birt-" Not now, sweetie," his mom said softly. "Yes, hun, she moved to be with her dad." But Spencer's her-" I'm gonna stop you there, Gibby. How many times do I have to tell you that. I step out of them and kick them aside. I stand before Sheryl and she circles me. I shudder with fear as it brings back memories of last night, but remember that Sheryl wont hurt me. Sheryl smirks, and says, Shuddering from anticipation, I see. I manage to make myself blush so she believes thats why I shuddered. Get on the table. I walk towards the table and sit on the edge. Sheryl walks to me and kisses me hard. She parts my lips with her tongue and slides it into my mouth. I gladly accept.