The lacing tugged and tightened then tightenedeven more as the straps and locks were put into place. I felt a moistcloth cleaning my bottom and betwee... my cheeks. At last my legs werefreed from their confinement but not my head and arms. I stayedimprisoned for quite some time, presumably whilst she cleared everythingaway.At last I was released and stood upright again but holding onto thestocks until I gained my balance. Eventually came the tug that signalledme to move and we reversed our. How the hell did he ever make the cut to be a state trooper, much less a Ranger?" She shook her head. "It really does prove that it's who you know, or in his case, maybe it's who you blow." We both snickered at that thought."Maybe. Stan thinks there's more than meets the eye." I moved us to a table near the driveway and Ted's car. "He gave me Ted's keys and is going to make some kind of distraction while we skate so Digger doesn't follow us."Hawk looked skeptical. "Him? Follow us? Humph, he. ”“I think my parents have given up, and will simply tell her to leave once she graduates High School. I am sure they will refuse to pay for college, too.”“That’s harsh,” I said. “But I can understand the dishonor they feel and why they might decide to do that. I think it’s a mistake, but that’s simply my opinion as an outsider.”“I believe a sensei like you or Jim probably would have been able to keep her in line. I told you about her sensei, right?”“Yes. It’s unfortunate that a man such as that. Once again, I would need to have some long talks with Sandy Mahoney and get help for restaurant knowledge.We had been at it for over two hours when Bert and Betty came back. They walked in standing close to one another. We all greeted them and Betty held onto Bert's wrist, brushing an alert nipple on his upper arm. Betty said, "They are cooking chicken, ribs, and pork steaks at the rec center today. How about we get a bunch for lunch?"Zena said as she looked at me, "Good idea, I'll call your.