The seed of a deal started to sprout in her mind and so she sat, through the morning sun and into the afternoon haze, thinking, bemoaning her fate, dr...ading the return of her captor.Six hours later the lock clattered in the door and Maria reappeared, carrying a tray. A plate seemed to be covered with a huge red napkin, but she was delighted to see a small jug of water, with tiny beads of condensation chasing down the sides. Her eyes fixed on it, tracking it's every movement. She could almost. You’re just the right sort for him. Oh, and sweet Daphne, I do adore your aunt’s cooking! Well done, sweet, sweet boy! You have chosen the sort of lovers who will make your life happy and delightful, rather than dull or miserable. I can tell, already, that your lovers live to please you.“Now, can you keep a secret? Or two, or three? At least for now?” Calliope asked her son and his three companions, kissing and embracing each of them.“Of course, Mother!” Alcaeon swore, pleased at how his mother. Finally Polly said she'd be ready.Denny and Brian were supposed to pick Becca up first, and then go get Polly. As it turned out, Polly was so nervous that she got ready two hours early and then paced up and down and moaned about how stupid this all was until Francine chased her out of the house and told her to go be with Becca.Gidget didn't help things any. When Polly showed up, Gidget took one look at her and snorted, saying that outfit would never do."You look like a frumpy old lady." she. "Samantha," the girl took the offered hand.The two chatted as they waited for their drinks. As Linda expected, Samantha invited her back to her table to hang with her girlfriends. Samantha led the way, Linda followed closely. They arrived at a booth occupied by two other girls, a busty, short haired redhead and a pixyish blond. Samantha introduced them as Yolanda and Elane, respectively. Linda took a seat next to Samantha."These are my friends Maura and Lucy," Linda introduced the two thralls.