" How do you propose I do that?" I answered. "I couldn't very well forcibly remove her from her place of employment. I told her the risks she was taki...g. She told me that I was simply trying to control her — like her husband and her father had — and that I was no better than my father. At that point, I ensured the Amelia would be safe if Linda didn't return and told her I doubted that I would be in a position to rescue her if she found herself in danger. It was the best I could do under the. Oxford was far enough away to almost guarantee I wouldn‘t meet anybody I knew. Sofia always told me not to worry, as I when I‘m dressed as Josie nobody would suspect I wasn‘t 100% a girl. But, I didn‘t want to take the chance.“OK, I‘ll see you at one. Buenas noches, Sofia.”“Whatever, cow.‘ She giggled, “See you tomorrow.”Sofia and I had met at school. We bonded at first because of our Spanish connection and she helped me through the worst of times, and thereafter we stayed close. She‘s a nurse. I’m a gentleman but I am no fool. I knew this wasn’t the alcohol talking, she was clearly sober enough to make a rational decision. So was I. My heart was beating and my head was pounding and so, I did the only correct thing I had done so far in the course of our relationship. I let Felicia make the decision. I took her to her bedroom, feminine and lovely, just as she was. The look in her eyes said that she wanted me to undress and so, that I did. I have a strict workout regimen, it’s part of. "As far as knowing anything about Mom and Dad..." she sighed, "Well ... I knew something was going on before they offered to bankroll my own restaurant. I think one of the reasons they wanted me out of town was to make me stop asking questions. But they wouldn't tell me what was going on!" Maybe they had a reason," Caleb suggested mildly."Uncle Caleb, I don't have time for Mom's games," she grumbled angrily, her nerves clearly frazzled. "I've been working twelve hours a day for the last three.