They had become lovers only a few months ago and now they were going to take that next big step.Late Saturday morning, Robbie and Julie carefully revi...wed the rings on display at the jewelry store. Robbie knew that most of his bonus would disappear with this purchase, but he trusted Julie to make a responsible choice and he was not disappointed. She chose a simple ring with an elegant setting for the single diamond with several chips surrounding it. It wasn't a big ring, but it was good quality. She scored well within her educational age group ... she wasn't outstanding nor was she on the left side of the bell curve ... she was adequate. That is how I define well." Then, no ... I'd have to say she did not do well. She was well outside of established norms for her educational age group, she was more than adequate, and she demolished the bell curve. Hers will be one of nine scores dismissed from the calculations so as not to make the geniuses feel inadequate." Damn it, Vee ... disgraced. "What do mean I'm angry with Johnny?" she asked. "I am angry with Roberta, and I'm ashamed of it, but Johnny? I failed him, why would I be angry with him?"Steve said, "You're angry because he ran away, instead of facing his problems, and instead of letting you help cure whatever damage you'd caused. You said you wised up quickly, but I can tell that even the little bit of harm you think you did weighs on you, and you feel guilty for not defending him more vigorously. His running away made it. Marten had an unobstructed view of the top of her breasts. "Then why did Leo get a ten percent raise while I only received a two percent raise?" Mr. Marten failed to come up with an answer. Rebecca stood up and leaned over the desk, Mr. Marten's face was now leveled directly into Rebecca's cleavage. "Penny lock the door." "Yes, Ms. Landers." The door locked. Rebecca towered over Mr. Marten now. She was on his side of the desk and she was unbuttoning her shirt. "As you said, we've got time.