? Her voice echoed from the computer speakers and Trevor nodded in satisfaction.?Cindy?? the strange man’s voice replied. ?God, it’s been years si...ce we spoke. How are you?? He sounded happy to hear her.?I’ve been fine. How about you???Couldn’t be better. I’ve been selling home and auto insurance since graduation. It’s a good job. How about you???I went to graduate school. I’m about halfway through my doctoral program.??Hey, that’s terrific. You always liked school.??Yeah.? She paused, then. . or now. So relax, and let us wash you."The acolytes, who had undressed during Sister Anyas' "inspection", took me by the wrists and led me down the steps into the bath. When my feet sank into the water, I silently thanked the Mother, because it was blessedly hot. As the water slid up my thighs, I let out a sigh of contentment. If I could have use of this tub every night, I would happily join the priestesshood.They held me still as Sister Anya finished undressing and joined us. As she waded. With his arm.' Rachael commented.'It's his right arm ... well, hand ... but that's the left sleeve ... his left arm is through the neck hole ... poor baby.' Wendy thought.'Men!' Kim exclaimed. 'Can't even dress themselves.''Wow, he's really stuck ... wanna pants him?' asked Rache, maliciously.'We should get his hand and head out of that sleeve, ' Wendy suggested. 'He's turning blue. I don't think he can breathe.'I finally got my hand free of the sleeve and fumbled around with the pants pockets. Making a big show of looking only at her eyes, he said;"Why don't I go to Mark's room and help him hang up his kite while you go put on something that will make you feel more comfortable ... with me here, that is. Meredith ... do you have any thumbtacks or something of that nature?" Yeah; there should be some in the 'junk' drawer to the left of the sink." Meredith made no move to step out of the pool or to cover herself.Harold waved his arm in acknowledgement as he headed inside. Lisa waited.