Susan's momwas there to help, but most didn't need any. It seemed we'd all comepretty well prepared.When it was my turn, Susan's mom pulled me to the ...ide and told me sheknew of my little problem. OMG, She knew I was a boy! She told me not toworry. She'd been watching me the whole time and said I fit in so well,there was no way in the world she was going to ruin all my fun. When Iexited the restroom, she just couldn't get enough of my adorablebloomers. I told her Mother and I got a matching set. " OK," I said softly. "I think it's time to call it a night. Let's cool out tempers. There's been enough abuse. Next one to call someone names gets spanked, and that includes you, Heather." Both women looked rebellious but they also both shut up. I had no doubt that Heather would make me pay for that spanking remark, but for now, things were quiet."Would you like me to call you a taxi?" I asked Marie. "I'll pay for it. If you'd prefer, Heather or I will drive you home. It'd be faster if we. "Um. Sorry?"I had no idea what the right answer was. Did I feel bad for scaring them all? Yes. Did I regret my actions? Not in the least. And I'd do it again, a thousand times, to keep any one of them alive. Especially Alistair. Not that I was hoping I'd have to. Suicide was never something I'd considered."Just don't do it again, Sierra." I can't promise that, Wynne. If it comes down to it ... if it's life or death ... I'll do it again." You could die, child."I shrugged. I really don't care.. Do you have evidence that suggests this minor attacked someone?” She pushed the detective out of the way.“A man has broken bones, a severe concussion, and was thrown out an upstairs window. I don’t think the wind blew him there,” the detective growled. “I’m not making accusations. It was a clear home defense. I just want to know what happened.”“Then ask what happened without implying that you know something you don’t.” Jackie turned to Whitney and whispered to her. Whitney nodded. “Let’s just.