“I’m not going to be putting a horse away that hasn’t been properly groomed.”“My feel’ins exactly,” Slim said.Jake parked his trailer an... disconnected. He grabbed a few items from the sleeper and followed Slim into the bunk house.The sleeping area of the bunkhouse was to the left. There were two bunks along the front wall, two along the rear wall and four along the left wall. Straight across from the front door was a doorway leading into a bathroom and shower. The right side of the bunkhouse. It was time to unpause and witness the world change. I closed the app.All the angels vanished.There was only Linda pressed beside me now, while Tammy slept on, unaware that any time had passed. My daughters darted to the bed, beaming with excitement. My wife turned and grabbed the remote for the TV. She turned it on and flipped to CNN.I shuddered to see the late-night hosts crying. The man and woman were both shuddering. She shuffled papers while he stared into the camera with this look of. You will always address me as Master. When thanking me, as you will often, you will always identify what you are thanking me for. Is that understood?”There were murmourings around the room. I suppose that is to be expected since all the girls except the blond were still wearing ball gags. I decided to let it slide…I am too kind sometimes.The one clear voice was from the blond in front of me. She had clearly understood…“Yes Master” she said.“And what else do you have to say” I replied,. I promised myself that it would be the last time. This time I kept my word despite her attempts at phoning me and trying to get me to meet her at a half way public house. I said no, and meant it. Even one of my friends bumped into her a month later and told me that she was asking after me. I had to smile. Ever since then, I have analysed every moment of our time together. I pored over her actions, words, responses and attitude. I analysed everything. Over the years that have passed, I came to.