I looked at her face and saw the tears welling up in her eyes. Take it easy honey, youll be alright. She looked over at me. I, I, Im scared! The tea...s started pouring down her soft young cheeks. What are you scared of sweetie? Your friend! Her eyes moved over to Tyrese and then back to mine. Please dont let him put it in my butt! I looked into her eyes. She was so sweet and innocent. I was rubbing the back of her neck as I spoke. OK sweetie, Ill make you a deal. I got her attention now. She. “Even a little softer,” she said, “Mm, he-he that was much better.” Thinking what could be better than teaching a boy about sex, she said, “I guess it’s going to be like the first day I started teaching calculus to you.” She smiled. “Why don’t we lie down on the bed Mallory and practice kissing for a while.”Ten minutes later she let him know how pleased she was with his progress as she said, “Just like everything else Mallory you pick things up so quickly ... and do it so very well.” She knew. ’ Ada began to cry, but she fought back the tears. This was no time to collapse. What they were negotiating here was just too important. This was her son. She had lost two children this week. She knew what George was leading up to. Could she afford to lose another child? Did she really have the right not to? What was best for Dan? ‘Dan and I are getting along splendidly, Ada. I’m sure you have noticed that he has become happier and far easier to live with since he has been working for me out. Rebecca glanced down at her hands and she shifted in her chair. "You would do that to me?" "I'm not doing anything to you, Becca. My job is to analyze your behaviour and determine if there is cause for concern. Right now, I see only a blatant disregard for authority and a willful attitude compounded by inappropriate behaviour." He hated making such threats, but he had to break through her confidence. For the first time, Ted felt as if he was regaining control of the situation. Rebecca refused.