"Yes, it was made very clear to me," he replied as he put his bagsinto the trunk."Look, I'm not judging you. I have several gay friends, but I have my...ife too. Brian has provided me with money to cover your room andboard for the next three months. But after that, well, you're on yourown."Jack nodded"That was also made clear to me," he replied as he got into the car.Sarah started up the engine and then turned towards him."Oh one more question, are you going to be Jack or Jackie while. And it added a reassuring bass note to my mantra, Stay Alive, Stay Alive, Stay Alive.My mind was racing, my ears straining for any hallway sounds. I’d already figured I could wrench my body enough to tip the chair over. That would be loud on these hardwood floors.I believed his plan would be to work on me, torture me tonight and maybe part of tomorrow. Then kill me. He’s wily, so he’d probably just leave my body here, lock up the office. And drive away for good.Over a hundred years ago the. I asked her if she wanted to come with me to the Lotto HQ on Monday. She was very interested. I got out and opened her door then walked her to her porch.I told her I had a lot of fun today and that I was looking forward to seeing her again Monday. She told me she had a great time too and was also looking forward to it. I asked if 10 am would be good and she agreed. Then we shared a reasonably chaste kiss goodnight and she headed inside.I had enjoyed the kiss and felt it was appropriate. As much. If some cop pulled you over and saw that bill along with your license he might think you’re trying to bribe him.”“I hadn’t thought of that. Good advice. I don’t have a car here so I’m not getting pulled over.” He sipped some soda. “So are you taking Trent up on his offer for next term?”“I don’t know. I got my elective and an A for the effort. This took a lot more time and was a bigger distraction than I bargained for. I have some ground to make up in my major classes between now and finals or.