Then we called out quick "Goodbyes," and left.In the car Julia called Carol. There were a few topics Julia wanted to quickly discuss:My two 100% resul...s and what they meant for the future. I did some wincing.Updating Carol about Ava. Asking Carol to keep out of contact for a couple of days, while Ava stewed. If Ava called her, Carol was just to say "I'll wait to hear what Mark decides before I see you again," and to wish Ava good luck.I relayed through Julia a request that Carol bring my soccer. Last was the top, a blouse of ivory silk that flared out like a tent on her. She sighed in exasperation and tucked the excess folds into the skirt.She walked through the house calling as she went. "Groves! Groves where are you?" Here dear" he called mildly from the front room."What are you doing in there?" she cried angrily, "You know we save this room for best."He sighed and stood up and she followed him into the spotless kitchen. "Look at this mess." She exclaimed. "You didn't mop the floor. She rubs her face and stares at the clock. If only she could stay in a little bit longer…She spies the bathroom light, flicking dramatically over the shower. Oh shit, she curses under her breath, realizing that she’d forgotten about the electric bill yet again. Ever since she’s moved to the City it’s been a miracle for her to get any time to herself, let alone been able to sit down and write a check to Con Ed or anyone else for that matter. Her entire life is taken up with licking envelopes and. ‘I just wanted to … you know.’ She shrugged, suddenly she felt too shy to actually finish her sentence. The energy in the office had changed. Suddenly she wasn’t in charge any more. Suddenly she was just an intern sitting on a doctors lap. She shifted uncomfortably. ‘Maybe we should get dressed before anyone walks in.’ She said. He grabbed her around the waist and pulled her close. He pressed a little kiss on her collarbone. ‘Whatever you want mistress.’ He said. Although his words didn’t.