With these conditions, my ‘antsiness’ about going almost became ambivalence. It seemed like there were many things that could go wrong.The good th...ng was, if we simply followed the rules, we’d only be gone from home the same amount of time we spent on the island/planet. I knew we needed to take enough provisions to get us by for at least two weeks, just in case we missed the first window.Ibera assured us that her warning was so dire, mostly so we understood the importance of the timing. She. Mindy was suddenly aware of the quiet stillness of the empty house… well… except for Brad and his penis upstairs, she was all alone for the weekend. She shuddered and knew she was subconsciously at battle with an urge to burst into Brads room totally naked and resume the exploration of sex acts that she began yesterday. A sudden wonton thought also occurred to her as well, “Rick!” she growled, “I wonder what he’s doing this weekend? So she picked up the handset and speed-dialed his cell. I playfully cringe a little as the pictures aredisplayed for me."Don't cringe," Joshua says supportively. "In fact, I can't believe thiswas your first time in front of a camera." Clearly Charlotte hasn't toldhim everything... "You're a natural. A definite natural. And I'd like towelcome you aboard Joshua Benedict Model Management. Assuming you'llhave us, of course!" Joshua extends his hand, which I eagerly accept,remembering of course to keep my handshake limp."Of course!" I enthuse. "When do I. Theyfinished the last of their wine as Giles paid and then left therestaurant arm in arm."Your place or mine?" smiled Giles."Well I know Mrs Slythey wouldn't object to us going back to my room,"Stephanie mused, "but I imagine your bed will be more comfortable!"So the two lovers hurried off to where Giles lived. His house was oneof a short terrace that appeared to date from the early 18th century.Inside it was furnished with beautiful antique furniture and somelovely paintings. "My parents were.