"If the situation were entirely normal, I'd saythat you *should* say 'no'. That is entirely your choice to do so; it isn'tcompulsory to accept this ca...l." She looked bleak for a moment. "All choicescarry a price, even when you make the one you know is right. You have timeto think, to decide if the price is one you're willing to pay."On the other hand, this isn't my doing." She gave a pointed look at David."I did not choose Judith, nor did I cause the dreams she and Miriam had lastnight. The one. She takes one glance at my face that finally mirrors her own. "Ah, yes. That looks about right."I mechanically pull open the trash compacter and empty the bin inside it. Not bothering to head back upstairs, I place the bin next to the cupboards on the floor.The low droning of the fridge is the only sound in the house."Does Dad own a shotgun?" I ask, sitting beside my mother at the counter."No. But he'll probably buy one for this special occasion." ...What do you think it's like to get shot?". In each of the therapy rooms in addition to the massage table and shelves for various massage oils and a heated water bath to bring them to the right temperature, there was an alcove with a walk-in shower and a sunken bath. Many of her clients specifically requested that Rachel would give them a sponge wash before beginning the massage, and she soon realised that it would be more practical if she dispensed with her uniform altogether.At first, she was embarrassed by her own nudity and by the. My mother agreed and said to me that she would have to sleep in my room as mine was the only one with a spare bed and my older sister could sleep in my bed.But my sister hated Susie, I wasn't sure why, but she definity wasn't sleeping in the same room as her.My mother said well she will have to sleep with me if I am ok with it. I said I didn't mind if she didn't.Susie had dinner with us and afterwards we all listened to some music before showering and going to bed.The rules were in bed by 9pm.