... and almost utterly futile."Red three, Red three, break off, break off!"The night sky over the city of Estirem was alive with a cloud of bright spa...ks, moving like they were being swept about by a giant, invisible hand. In the midst of the swarming mass of bright spots there flitted dull black triangles. Whenever the little triangles flew the defenders suddenly became attackers. Except for the little black ships, the sky was full of Estirem, battling each other."Red Two, Red Two! Red one.. "Then as an after thought, "Oh, and Mary said to tell you she'll be very happy to cook for you and won't take no for an answer."Inwardly I thought "Oh bugger! that's any thought of playing while the cat's away straight out the metaphorical window!"But as you do, I smiled sweetly and said "No probs at all - and Mary's cooking will be a great change from Pam's usual." Which earned me a laugh and a warning dig in the ribs from my best beloved.The day before Pam was due to leave Nita and Mary. Well, I tried.Thank you for leaving me the handwritten letter on the mantle when you and Brad left on the 2 week cruise with those tickets I brought home. You were so surprised when I walked in and found you and Brad fucking in our bed. I could tell by the smirk on that asshole's face that he was so proud of himself and his monster cock as you begged him not to stop.I don't know what my best performance was, the sad look on my face when I saw you two or when I threw down the flowers and tickets. I would hate to be her cellmate."Hi, I'm Andy," said the other girl. "What you in for?" Possession," quipped Olivia. "My boyfriend set me up." Sounds like a boyfriend you don't need. Ever been with another girl before?" No, and I don't intend to," said Olivia sharply."Don't worry. You will. You'll be Gay for the Stay, just like all the rest. You'll see."Gay for the stay. Those words cut through Olivia's mind like a hot knife through butter. There was no way Olivia would ever let that.