All the tension went out of her body and her trembling ceased.Finally, she ended that kiss and lay her head down on my shoulder once more, leaving me ...ondering what had just happened.When I awoke in the morning, Kimmy still lay in my arms, but this time she slumbered peacefully. Unconsciously I reached up and began to stroke her hair. There was something so comforting about holding this girl in my arms, this child that needed me so much. As I stared at her lovely young face with her eyes closed. Their one rising star and she was getting yanked out to be put through the trials of the O-games.No one was ever hurt or killed during the games. But the experience itself, and the shame of failure where enough to break anyone's spirits.The day for her departure had arrived and she boarded the train with her partner. Who would me much less missed. He was considered the town idiot. A chubby, brown haired guy named "Bass". If nothing else, he was probably excited for this. It was the only time in. With that we drove the rest of the way home - I pulled into the garage and then walked with Lori into the house - Everything was in its place - and the girls were sitting in the living room with the utensils from the draw - making sure each was shining. I turned on a movie - and told the girls they did an excellent job.They asked lori what happened - and she said she just got the chance to shit on some kids face - they all laughed. I knew to keep this up I was going to have to pay these girls. Would you mind?"Josie blushed to her daughters' delighted giggles. Before she could answer, Henry kissed her."I'm kidding you. All the second storey rooms have been renovated. The room across from my own is free. We'll get a bed frame from the attic, and then we'll go and find a foam mattress this afternoon. Don't worry. We'll fix her up so nicely that she'll never want to leave."Josie punched his arm. "Don't embarrass me!" she whispered."Okay, ladies! How about I treat you to lunch?" Can you.