But I thought I’d read an Australian story to Weena.”“Which one?”“Dot and the Kangaroo. I thought I’d read a few pages a day. There are tw...lve chapters.”“You’re weird. You know I read that twenty years ago. Weena’ll like it.”“I hope so. She didn’t cry at all.”“Do you have any homework?”“Did it already. It was stupid.”“You shouldn’t say that. Would you like to change schools? I thought you’d make friends in a neighborhood school.”“You were wrong, mum. I’m the ‘jap’.”“I’ll talk to your dad when. Jake wishes to offer you to be one of the first he shares me with.” I wink at her, “And, you may be able to find out what IT feels like.” Her mouth gaped open, “You told him what I said?”I smiled, “Of course, I am completely open with Jake, you should know that. He would like both of you to spend the night with us. It would be a fitting end for my commitment to share it with you.” She was searching my eyes. I smiled in a way that showed my interest in the offer, also. I sensed she was still. I had her kneel on the floor facing me while I sat in the chair. I broke off a small bit of the bread and had her open her mouth. I popped the bread into he mouth. I splashed some water into the tin cup, letting her only have a small sip. She opened her mouth for more bread. When about a third of the bread was gone I gave one of the bits of beef. Her eyes opened wide in surprise as she chewed and swallowed. I fed her the rest in the same slow deliberate manner. When she was done, I made her. On the way over to Michael's (I was driving, since he wasn't used tohigh heels.) he brought up the topic I had been expecting all night:"That -um- costume of yours reminds me," He said, trying to soundcasual, "What's -er- happening with the investigation your friend in theD.A.'s office is conducting?" I'm afraid it's going to be a total wash-out," I sighed, "I spoke toCorinne -- that's my friend -- over the phone yesterday and we set up alunch appointment for tomorrow. I guess she has to put in.