I almost laughed when I had a sudden flashback to Jan trying to explain EPOD to Gregg and me. Finally I took a deep breath and said, "We, my friends a...d I, don't wear a lot of clothing when we're at home. And ... we ... this is really embarrassing!"I finally blurted out, "We have sex with each other a lot!"She was quiet for what seemed like a very long time. Finally she asked, "Will I have to be naked too?"I shook my head and said, "No. And you won't have to have sex with anyone. But you'll see. One of them is my wife from before the Day. Charlotte and I were hoping this change would get us away from the violence. That hasn't worked out well."Help my wife. She has done nothing wrong except be loyal to her husband who isn't too smart."Charles said, "Where exactly are they? Are there any guards?" No guards." He then gave specific instructions as to their location.I said, "We're taking you back to sit down. Don't talk to your fellow prisoners."After selecting another candidate, I took him. ” I kept my eyes upraised as my trembling fingers moved to the clasp at my back and unhooked the chain. The body of the halter rippled and jingled as I dropped the ends to hang loosely at my sides. Bringing my hands to the chain at my neck, I unclasped it, then held the draping metal cloth to my breasts, my wide, obedient eyes waiting for his next request. “Drop it.” I let the garment fall to my right, and a feeling of momentary anxiety made me look away. I knew I was pretty. People told me all. Because, after all, they know what turns you on – and they expect you to know what turns them on!”“Now, about tonight – would you be willing to serve the best man or groom if they wanted it? Remember, they’ve both young, and probably both pretty good-looking.”I looked at her, hesitantly, then nodded, “I’ll try. But I don’t know how much to ask for?”Miriam smiled at me. “Good girl! I knew I could count on you! I’ll deal with the financial end of things. You won’t suffer, believe me.”I felt warm.