" She got to the edge of the road and the officer called out."Wait!" Emma took a deep breath and turned around in trepidation, only to see the officer...hand her a piece of paper. "Just in case." OK," she muttered taking it and disappeared from the street as quickly as she could. She walked down the back streets and appeared in a cul-de-sac and swore; there was just the canal at the end and she looked around for a bridge.A woman was navigating a small boat and Emma stopped to watch; could she. We continued watching the TV. In the movie that was showing on the TV, actors were making out. She turned off the TV. I asked her why, and she said nothing.I asked her if she had a boyfriend, she said NO. For about 20 more minutes, she sat on the couch and relaxed on my chest. Then I abruptly said, “Nancy, I feel like kissing you but…” she cut me off and said what are you waiting for.I pressed my lips against hers and we kissed. She tasted like the beer she just drank. We kissed for about 30. "It is a beautiful day." Mom joined us shortly and we talked mostly business as we enjoyed our sandwiches and salads. As we finished our lunches, Mom became quiet. Her mood seemed to turn. "Have you told your dad about your idea, Chet?" "What idea is that? The one I sprung on you this morning?" I asked. "Yes, Honey," she said with a small crack in her voice. "I haven't. Jess have you said anything?" Dad looked at us both with a confused look that told me she hadn't. Jess shook her head,. "Don't questionMe again." Head down, humiliated, she responds, "Yes Master!"Putting the ready bag on the ground, He opens it and pulls out four 25' lengthsof soft rope. He stands, looking around for a few minutes, and starts offheaded for two trees standing about five feet apart. Not looking back, He says"Follow Me." She stands, and keeping her head down, arms behind herback and fingers laced, she follows Him to the trees. Master indicates that sheshould stand between the trees, which she does,.