For a moment, she looked abit taken aback at her own tone; it was one she didn't often use inpublic with relative strangers. She paused, and then, as ...f she'd decidedit wasn't worth the effort to continue wearing a mask in front of peoplewho didn't matter, who weren't going to be a part of her life in the verynear future, she went on in the same cold, imperious voice. "What do youknow what about should and shouldn't hurt me? I didn't think itpossible, but you're all as crazy as he is," she. `````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Lydia was becoming more and more aware of the woman before her. When she was asked why she wanted to work for this company, she almost said because of Claire. She was asked, "What qualities do you look for in a boss?" "That they are like you," Lydia said before she could think. Claire looked at her for a moment. Before Lydia could take back her statement, Claire was kissing her. It was not forceful, but gentle and. ” He grinned.He didn’t understand. “No, Jason, all you did was fill me with her memories. I’m not your Stephanie, not anymore.”Jason shook his head in denial.The stupid man. Barging in here without thinking. He’d be lucky to live out the week. Hell, she’d probably die too. There was no way Roger would forgive this.Sighing, Stephanie used a corner of the table to help her stand.Jason lurched to his feet, but he stopped before stepping any closer. At least he knew to keep his distance.Sighing. It seems that her father James was molesting her for almost two years when she stopped growing and she told him he had to stop. He said he was going to start on her sister next, but she threatened him that she would tell if he didn't stop. This coincided with the last doctor who told her parents that Mel would never grow again. Mel gave James an ultimatum either to leave, or she would tell all. We now know he left rather than face prosecution. Now came the time to see if we could work out.