There are already eight of us that have, essentially, signed on to sharing you in that future possibility. I would be surprised if, even with only eig...t, we can get there.”Brett stared, mouth slightly open, at Brit for probably a half-minute, then asked, “But, why, Brit? Why do you want me ... or ... this ... so much?”“Brett, I’ve been mildly unhappy for years after my mom divorced. I had hopes that when she remarried, things would be better, but I got two stepbrothers that are not even worth. Although I hadn't met Emily's mom yet, it was a pretty safe bet he abused her, the same as he did their daughter."Get the hell out of my way," he shouted at me reaching out to push me.I intercepted his hand, grabbing onto his wrist. I started to squeeze, hard. He let out a yelp of pain as his eyes closed."Look at me, you piece of shit."I squeezed harder and his eyes popped open."I know what you have been doing to Emily. Everyone knows. She has been covering for you because she's afraid, but. Seeyou in about forty minutes. Bye" "Bye" I replied, but she'd alreadyhung up."Well here we go again" I thought. Having spent a whole day dressed upas a woman on Friday, here I was less than two days later agreeing tospend another few hours trying on lingerie, dresses, blouses and skirtsand whatever else Jane bought with her. In reality I had a bit of asoft spot for Jane. She'd had a terrible last two years and yet managedto remain a very nice person, when she could have turned very. Until then, I would only charter what Del and I could handle ourselves unless I could find a temp crew of known quality. Of the roughly twenty weeks, we had bookings or deposits on eighteen so far. For the first time, we would be based out of Campbell River in July and August. I thought it might be a risk, however our bookings said otherwise. With regular airline service and multiple ferry options to the island, we had no trouble convincing people it would be closer to their objective, whether.