With their meal finished, she congratulated herself for making an excellent meal and asked Beverly if she wanted desert. She was glad that Beverly wou...d also be leaving her alone for the rest of the evening.“Great meal Mom, but I’m stuffed. Is it okay if I go ahead and go to bed?”“Of course. I’ll see you in the morning.”With their supper done she went to den to ask Joe if he wanted desert.“What do you think?”Carla wanted to scream at him.You jerk.Do you really give a care what I think?What I. . What time is it?" Sean slammed his laptop shut and sat up, but he didn't make any attempts to cover up his naked body as I stared. "It's after 4. Why was there underwear all over the bathroom?" "Awe man! I meant to put that away before you got back." He paused for a moment, thinking about what to say next, before he continued. "Do you want the answer that makes you more comfortable or the real answer?" I was a little scared of what he would say next. "The real answer," I replied. "Well.... "The officer closed the door with a sharp clang. Olivia tried not to stare at the other inmate. She was a large woman with close-cropped hair and faded monochrome tattoos. Olivia could make out the name Wendy tattooed on the girl's forearm. Oh My God, she thought. I would hate to be her cellmate."Hi, I'm Andy," said the other girl. "What you in for?" Possession," quipped Olivia. "My boyfriend set me up." Sounds like a boyfriend you don't need. Ever been with another girl before?" No, and I. I'll be in touch when things are getting back to normal. Goodbye, Jenny." Goodbye, Mrs Kirkby."Jenny reported the call to Ralph who merely nodded but nevertheless took it in.Enid was of course no longer necessary but Ralph nevertheless gave her a fortnight's notice. She was grateful. Although she could go and stay with her sister it gave her a breathing space to find a new appointment. There were no calls from Nell during that time and Enid did have the grace to admit to herself that there was.