”I smiled, “Yeah, been a little busy. Had to take Alisha to Denver for a few days to get more crap for the wedding. That girl just doesn’t kno... when to stop.”“I know what you mean. When you have a gorgeous woman like that, you just have to take time to keep her happy….wouldn’t want to do anything to get cut off…..know what I mean?” James laughed.“Oh, only too well. How’s the wife and family, doing well I hope,” I said to him.“Everybody is fine. I thought I’d catch you and ask you a. I think I've got some things to snack on back at the apartment, uh, besides Laura." They all laughed; I didn't. "So, what d'ya say, fellas?"To a man, they all agreed to leave the restaurant right away. I was thrilled; another night without dinner! But, I vowed to myself I would be home by midnight.When we arrived at the apartment, Ted ordered me to get drinks for everyone."And pour a bourbon for yourself." He said; then he whispered in my ear. "Same rules applies, at least four drinks before. " Well thank you, ma'am. You don't do so bad yourself, Ms. Lindsey Morse." So what's next on your evil agenda, you child molester you?" Well, I think we could both use another shower, and mine's big enough for the two of us. Then, I think it'll be time to look in on the little one." You lead, I'll follow, " she told him.After the most enjoyable shower either one of them could remember having in a long time, they walked naked, hand in hand over to Robbie's bed, where Trey still slumbered. Aisha approached her and helped her to her knees. She could not stand, and to make her sit on her raw ass would be unnecessarily cruel. On her knees, Lila drank the fluids she was offered; the water and sugar that would, if she was unfortunate enough, keep her alive until the evening. She wished she was able to refuse them, to accelerate the end, but her thirst would not be denied and, despite her better judgment, she drank deeply.After about an hour, Manu and Aisha helped her to her feet..