”“Right-o.”Henry went back to report to Alice.“Condy’s crystals? What’s that?”“Potassium permanganate. Essential when you’re in the ...utback. Use it to purify water, disinfect, start a fire. Great stuff, but dangerous.” The car gave a jerk and the train got underway.“Who’s Condy?”“No idea.” [Potassium permanganate or permanganate of potash is a purple compound created by a London chemist named Henry Condy in the 1860s. He is best noted for giving his name to the popular 19th and 20th century. Jay, you are the only man I love. You are the only man I have ever loved. You are the only man I have ever been romantic with. Jay, I am pregnant. You are going to be a father. I pray you will punishe me and forgive me." Forgive you?" Jay's voice was a bit higher than normal. He swallowed and repeated himself. "Forgive you? What is there to forgive. I love you and will be happy to be the father of our child. I have been wanting to ask you a question for a while now. I knew I couldn't asked it. I looked up as my daddy came into my room. "Rosie, your date's here," he said closing the door behind him. "Okay I just need a few minutes,"I said, crossing to the bed. "Is that your dad?" Naomi asked, hushed as if she'd been heard. "Yea. I better go, girl," I said, laying down and spreading my legs. My daddy unzipped his pants as I pulled my panties to the side. "That reminds me. Call me if you need a ride to class. I see your dad dropping you off alot." In one swift movement, my father had. I’m noticing I’m still holding my breath. I’m breathing out, briefly but strongly. Now I’m taking a deep breath in, then breathing out slowly. “Are you ok, dad?” “Um… I’m just trying to get used to this position. It’s somewhat unusual, isn’t it?” Ava pauses for a few moments, then replies: “Yeah, I guess. It really helps my arms though. I’m surprised. For the first time in almost a week I'm feeling pain relief. Can you believe that?” I can’t help but doubt what Ava’s saying. Is she really.