’ Confused, upset, and mystified, all she could say was, ‘Jake, I…’ Words failed her. Part of her wanted to say fuck it and take him, take wha... he offered. This was what she always wanted: to be Jakes, anyway he would take her. But the other part of her, the part that told her how wrong and manipulative this was, screamed an original, melodramatic, NO! That part of her, the pride and self-preservation, was running away from this situation and Jake at high speed. ‘Make your choice quick, Dais. I. Anders, took me on a weekend fishing trip. It was not unusual. He had been taking me on weekend fishing trips for years since my father was away during the summer months. Mr. Anders was something like 45 years old. I was the age of consent. When Mr. Anders and I got to the lake we set up our tent and went to the lake side to start fishing. It was hot and the fish were not biting. Mr. Anders suggested we go swimming. I told him I did not bring my swim trunks on this trip. He replied. CASSIE?!" Sultry shouted again. "Imaginary planets, ancient wars, portals ... that's fine ... but nobody has said who CASSIE IS!!" She's Jack's Crossroads Caretaker," Seven spilled the beans.The hands on hips, direct glare and eyes looking down her nose, Sultry spun and faced Jack, "Caretaker? Just what does a Caretaker do?"After glancing at Jack to see if he was going to Man Up, Four said smugly, "She takes care of Jackie boy's needs."Seven slapped him."What?"Jack had the courtesy to. Sure enough, Grandma and Mom were making something. I softly said, "What are you making, anything good?"Grandma jumped and grabbed her chest as Mom turned to the computer, laughing. You have to be more careful with your grandmother, Sal. She's not used to you sneaking up on us." Sorry, Grandma, sorry, Mom, I wanted to give you a call and see how you guys were."Grandma said, "You know there are things called telephones that you could use to announce yourself." I know, Grandma, but you'll see me.