He seemed almost bored, as if he had done this kind of thing a hundred times before (perhaps he had). It was an extremely low budget and meaningless f...ick and everyone knew it, so the entire crew simply went through the motions.Kathy, on the other hand, was truly excited. She shook the director's hand and met the other cast she with whom she would be working. One of the other women was the redhead Kathy had encountered on her first day in Thompson's office. Tall and beautiful, the young woman. She had on black high heels and her hairwas combed out full and flowing around her shoulders. She lookedradiant, and she was smiling warmly at me as I gathered myself from mysleep. Grace did not seem the least bit concerned about my failure toperform earlier. Maybe things were going to be fine, just as she hadsaid. Maybe, once we got away, and onto our honeymoon, I would relax,and we'd get into the saddle again."Good morning sweetie," she greeted me cheerfully. "You were reallyout!" I. ‘I’ve got the car.’ ‘I’d love a ride,’ Tina said. ‘ After the way we worked tonight, I’m not sure I have enough energy to walk home.’ Once everything was ready, they left the inn, got in the car, and headed for Tina’s place. Tommy thought someone was following him part of the way, but the lights eventually went away. ‘Maybe I’m just being paranoid,’ he thought, but didn’t mention it to Tina. ‘So you inherited the karate school from the man who you took lessons from?’ Tina asked as they drove. Soundsfair to me. It was one yearago that I showed up in Vancouver and knocked on his door, uninvited,unexpected, and completely naked.? I havebeen completely naked ever since. On days when? am not kept inthe closet, I am expected to have his favorite cold drink waiting for him whenhe walks in. If not, I am punished horribly with electricity.? His favorite drink is V8, vodka, and a cup ofmy freshly poured blood, with ice, in a tall glass.? I get the blood from the little plastic'faucet" valve.