“I know my father there, went to great lengths to protect my reputation. He wouldn’t have told you until he had no choice. If your wife was one of...the Ladies at the Healing House then I know you know.” Meghan shrugged. “I thought we would have it in the open. I spent the last two years of my first marriage as an alcoholic crack whore. I sold sex for drugs. I’ve been clean for a little over ten years. Any questions?”Henry cut a sharp look at her and was sarcastic when he spoke. “You seem pretty. If you gave up press to taste, you could have press to vibrate? You can always lick to taste. Just a quick little lick. I believe you worded it, so you don’t cause the lady to spill her coffee? I suspect an unfamiliar virtual coin-brator, unexpectedly used on an unprepared lady, may cause more than dropped coffee! But, it’s your option, if you wish it. I love giving you things. You’re so unselfish and smart in what you ask for!” Ava gives me this, another gift!“Didi, are you wearing your. "Fine! Fine! Just quit yelling for god's sake." Ashley conceded, with a sigh. "We'll be down to get you later."With that, she hung up the phone and let out a big sigh."Amber got arrested. Again." Ashley said to me.I wasn't surprised. Amber is Ashley's sister. She is always getting into trouble. Usual it's because she had too much to drink and got picked up by the police after she messed with one too many people. There was never anything more than that but it was repeatedly happening. Amber. I've got too many important things to do to take up much of my day with sleep.Besides, nighttime is my favorite time. People generally leave me alone, and I can think without anyone fawning over me. Usually, I like to be the center of attention, but nights are for me, and me alone.Maybe it was that need to be alone that led me to walk the streets. Maybe it was just that I didn't want to deal with Kristi and her insufferable wailing. She loved me, she said. She needed me, she said. She'd do.