Paul didn't have a plan of where to go. He wandered towards the research centre to see what was happening there. After all, there was a sense that thi... was the place where he was supposed to be. As a scientist he was supposed to be one of those conducting practical research on the Anomaly although now Paul was in its heart the absurdity of doing so only seemed that much greater. There really was no good reason for him being there.In fact, the only thing that had ever been a fair recompense for. ‘You met her at Duffy’s last night, we know that. The bartender said you were together most of the night. Her business card was in your pocket.’ ‘I don’t remember much after that,’ Nick protested. ‘I told you I’d had a lot to drink … I went outside to flag down a taxi, she was supposed to meet me out front in five minutes.’ ‘We found you passed out on the old couch in the alley around the corner. What did you do, decide to take a nap?’ Nick struggled to clear the fog from his brain. ‘I don’t. Unconciously, her hand began carressing her own nipple through the fabric of her sweater and bra. The other girl’s smile grew wider. Without warning, Wendy’s neighbor slid from her seat and crossed the short distance between the two of them on her knees. Wendy’s eyes grew wide. Without hesi- tating, her new friend pushed Wendy’s knees apart and softly kissed the milky skin on the inside of Wendy’s thigh. A jolt of electricity shot through the big- chested. Is that clear? No matter what you prefer for your life, I decide what you get and don't get. I forgave your past actions, because they were part of your old job. However, that career is gone. Your new life is all about me. The same goes for you, too, Felix. Do you understand me?" Yes, Mistress," Felix Mackay gulped, a bit worried now."That's better. Yes, from now on, you must address me by a title. I think that Miss Laurie is best. Both of you will call me 'Miss Laurie' in the future. Do you.