" As tempting as that offer is, I find your current state a bit repugnant," he chuckled as he pulled her to a staircase. "I've made arrangements for y...u to have a bath and a change of clothes. That rag you're wearing was fetching two nights ago, but now it's just a disgrace."Camille snapped her mouth shut, jerking her arm from his grasp. She suffered another round of laughter from him while she climbed the stairs beside him."If only you'd shown this much backbone when I was your fiancé," he. " He tucked the blue box away again. "I've had it for a month, you know? And we just... There's never been time. She's been so busy with the wedding—" We've all been busy," Derek said, smiling. "Does anyone know?" Well, my mom does," Zach said, "because I had to ask her for this, but other than that..."Derek nodded. He understood. "And, is there anyone else you'd like to have know?"Zach blinked at him. "... What?" As in," Derek said, "during the dancing and festivities and so on, is there. Besides, he was most likely responding to you, anyway. This is the first time he has seen you in a Bikini.Oh, he wouldn’t be interested in an old married woman like me. He was probably responding to Becky. She has really filled out lately.No, I think it was you. Darren is accustomed to seeing Becky nude, so it must be you. You think so?I’m pretty sure. Let’s check it out. Becky, why don’t you go in and help Darren with the refreshments, then stay inside a few minutes after he comes. Rowena sat on a barrel just outside the Sheriff’s jail.She had seen several of the folk under the protection of Robin Hood incarcerated with little hope and filled with overwhelming despair. A couple of them recognized her and a flash of spirit returned to their faces. Of course, they realized that there was not much she could do by herself to free them from their incarceration. Still, the dormant seeds of hope gathered strength once again.She saw that the jailors were restless with their jobs.