" Thoth calmly said. "I am afraid that the only one that can truly keep her calm is Ephus."Bast turned to stare heatedly at Thoth. "For the god of kno...ledge, you can be a complete ass brother." WHAT!? I am only stating a fact. Thoth said matter-of-factly.Bast, rolled her eyes about to speak, when Serket spoke up. "I now understand why our number has decreased." Here she turned to Bast, "all this time no children, five years Ephus has ten. Really Thoth, you'd think that all the male gods could. Cassie took the cigarette and drew on it and immediately began to cough."Stop that you fucking sissy! You're supposed to be a tough biker!" thewoman grunted."Who the fuck are you?" Cassie spoke around the cigarette."Natalie Styles. I'm your case manager from now one," she blew smoke atthe ceiling through pursed ruby-red lips."So anyway...I got interrupted so let me continue. The Beasts of BurdenMotorcycle Club took you on as a prospect after you graduated; because ofwho your dad was. Of. She smiled. Why not? it had worked once, it could work again.That evening, Drummond came into the living room where Shanti was teaching Laura how to French braid. Her hands were deft and gentle and sensuously played in the girl's hair. Laura's eyes followed her father who smiled, then looked to Shanti. The Creole winked and nudged the girl slightly."Jody, how about we try out those new video games your friend at school loaned you?" suggested Laura, fulfilling her part of the conspiracy."Sure!". You can come and do this anytime," Sarah said. "Will, you draw horses like you knew them. I love this one of Eddy. You can feel his frustration and anger. And then, this other one, where he and Jane are friends." If you want, Sarah, you can give these to the girls, if they want them." He took the sheets from the book and passed them across the desk."Oh, Will. That's very generous. I will do that. But you haven't done all the girls. You'll have to promise to come back next week and do the rest,.