At least for me, it was swift. I can't say that for the others."There was silence for a few minutes when Sara sat there, tears forming in her eyes at ...er loss, pain and the pain her mother must have felt. "I don't know what to say," I told her. "It's been proven that the Salem Witchcraft executions were at the least misguided and at its worst, irrational." Times back then," Sara countered, "were confused. Everything was based on rumors and terrible claims of very sick young girls. Hysteria. "Please Honey, I would so appreciate it. But we have to make it still sound from a guy ok?" I replied worriedly."Of course Sweetie, like I would make my man sound like anything else than manly" she assured me as she put a hand on my face. "Remember, I know how much a man you are Michael." Thanks Vicky, I don't know how to repay you Honey" I said as I leaned in and kissed her."Hmmm, that's a good start Sweetie, I'm sure we can figure out proper compensation later" she replied with a grin. "Ok,. Now go and have a shower.”After her shower, Rachel returned to the kitchen and stood until Julie told her that she could sit. As they ate the food that Julie had prepared for them, Julie told Rachel “I’m having two friends over this evening, baby. I’ve told them all about you and they’re dying to meet you. I want you to wear your white leather boots for me.”“Yes Julie, I will. What else do you want me to wear?”“Nothing, baby.”“Oh my god. What are their names, and what do they look like?”“Kate. "Yep. I didn't figure it was any of my business. I mean you were running around with a married woman and all." Why would Julie do that? I thought we were friends or at least not enemies." She told me that you were getting what you deserved after tossing her aside, was the term she used." Sandy paused and added, "I didn't know the scam that Gilliam was pulling on you though." She smiled, "Hence the free beer. Just don't expect anymore. Okay?" I never tossed Julie aside," I replied defending.