. the lies ... unforgivable!Nick seemed to have been letting the girl run wild and mix with all the wrong people, encouraging sleep overs, parties, fu... outings but with little thought about helping her with studies. Surely he could see that was more important than enjoying herself. After all a history and geology career was laudable. Gina was sat at the study desk, books everywhere, her identical to Vicki’s spectacles half way down her cute upturned nose, computer screen vivid with images of. Harry is convinced that if he talks to Ethel he can persuade her not to go to the authorities and they will be able to use her the same way the other men. Rob agrees to try Harry's way first but he says" if she wants to argue I'm going to string her up and gut her while she talks." Harry agrees but says"let me talk to her first."In the morning Harry and Rob drive out to the warehouse. In the trunk of the car Rob has brought his knives and cleavers. He is eager for Ethel to refuse what ever. .startled? that you called so soon." Have I got you at a bad time?" NO, no, no not at all, Julien. Give me a sec?" I'd wait all day, " he replied sweetly. Ivy giggled, and cleaned up the mess. After a few moments of Julien being on hold, she picked the phone back up and said hello again. Julien greeted her and the real conversation began.Julien started with, "I was just wondering...Ivy..." Yes? What's up?" That's such an interesting name...but (a brief laugh) I was wondering something."Ivy. He stroked her hair & her back, holding her, trying to soothe her. For years he had a thing for her. He was just too nice of a guy to take advantage of her emotional state tonight. Which didn’t stop him from kissing her head. Curled up in Dave’s arms, Bobbie felt that nothing could hurt her. She was totally protected here. For all his kindness & gentleness, Dave was a bad ass of the first order. He was also the kindest, gentlest being to be found. He held her close, kissing her hair & wishing.