Once again and from within hisbag, two lengths of cotton rope with loops at one end were looped overeach ankle. The ends then attached to a ring over...the far side of thecave, spread very wide now and completely at his mercy, what was Geoffgoing to do now? The leash held her body from touching the floor if sheconcentrated her legs stretched wide and her knees taking the pressure ofher position. Jak knew she dared not move as she heard him moving aboutbehind her,"WHACK," "WHACK," "WHACK" her. ’ Brian stroked his chin and took a sip of the neat whisky in his hand. ‘It’s not often that I agree with my wife, but for once I think she has a point. Barnaby’s been through a lot in recent years and that’s why he’s living with us rather than his parents. My brother and his wife fight like cat and dog and it’s not the happiest of marriages. The trouble is they can’t live harmoniously with one another but can’t live apart either. They’re attracted to each other by some things and repelled by. She found a small woman's wallet, lipstick andsome other unidentifiable things.Elyse opened the wallet and put the hundred dollar bill inside beforelooking at Rick."How did you know?"Rick pursed his lips. "I bought it for you already, though I didn'texpect you to need it so soon."Elyse leaned over and gave Rick a hug, "Thank you, Rick."Rick was visible surprised and uncomfortable. "I'm just trying to makeyou comfortable, Elyse."Elyse blushed again and silently got back to eating her pizza.. You are simply jealous that I workedmy ass off to study for my civil service exam and spent three amazingyears in the military while you wallowed away at a menial job. I workedhard to earn a promotion to lieutenant, then additional training as ahazmat officer, then certifications as an arson investigator while youjust sat around the table shooting the breeze. You haven't changed a bit,you blame everyone else for your troubles then complain when others moveon without you."He turned and walked.