But, and you shouldunderstand this right up front, we don't usually promote women into thehigher ranks because most women get married, have kids, then...take a lotof time off, and generally cannot be here to do the job once thathappens. You see my point don't you?" Oh yes," I told him, "You hide behind the excuse of marriage to hinderpromotions for women. That's clear enough, but of course, you know that'sagainst the law, don't you?" I run this office my way lady, and if you don't like it, you. Natalie was super hot now. It was obvious that even Leanne and Eiko were looking better. Leanne had date number two lined up with David. Gia was getting her start with the play. All that was left was for Eiko’s mom to lay off and the world to bow before Avery. She wondered how quick that would happen. The demon had promised her delays and that itched the back of Avery’s brains. Leanne and Nat had gone instantaneous, it seemed. Maybe respect and obeisance would build up like baby steps. Like. I tried to turn around, andinstead of heading home, I started swaying to school. I say swaying, causeapparently, 5 inch heels make your ass swing from side to side like its noones business. Once again, I was a passenger in my own body. As I gotnearer to school, I pulled out my earphones and threw them in my pursebecause I didn't want to get them taken away. Right about then, I realizedmy backpack was now a nice black faux alligator shoulder bag. I thought tomyself "Well, if I'm gonna dress like. "I figured we'd drive past the Scott house and see what their morning routine is." How's the stakeout going?" We've definitely established a pattern of movement that's consistent with something fishy, but we haven't got definite ids on the people in the house. According to the phone book, they have two kids, but we haven't seen either of them." Are the kids in school?" We don't know yet, but if they are, they'll be leaving soon." Let's go." He left his half-eaten bowl of cornflakes and got his.