I responded that I agreed that I had enjoyed the last couple of weeks. The next words out of her mouth took a turn.Christa said, have you ever wonder...d what I look like naked? I told her that I wasn’t going to lie that I had pictured it, that I wasn’t an idiot and knew she was hot. She then said, I could show you, I mean what’s the harm in me giving you some entertainment and making your day better. Plus it turns me on showing off. I didn’t want to respond too quickly so I pretended to. She felt a bit guilt having fallen asleep naked, knowing Tommy would think maybe…but then wasn’t that what she was really thinking, just not wanting to admit it to herself? Why else would she have stripped herself naked, left herself so easily disposed…and alluring. So many long and tortuous days had passed so excruciatingly slowly…and yet Sandy was no clearer in her mind’s eye as when she first told Tommy they needed to talk. Tommy’s sensible maturity, Jenny’s ceaseless badgering, and her own. It means I could take other work as well, doesn’t it? ‘Only for our company. The payment is for exclusive use of your talents. My instinct tells me you are not without talent to generate and produce interesting columns.’ ‘Damn right and I assure you I pose no risk to your good judgment in hiring me. Now that you’re my boss you can’t fuck me Saturday night.’ ‘Aw come on Mandy.’ ‘Are you married or engaged Harris?’ ‘No.’ ‘Then I suppose my stance on sex with you is negotiable.’ ‘Bye,’ Harris. I'm thinking we can call this a success. Now we'll wait and see if it takes as much effort next time or if it gets easier."It did get easier but there was still a tendency to wake up unless I really worked at it; which was difficult, because the harder I tried to concentrate the more my mind wanted to wake up to do it. Out of deference to Shannon we found other things to do besides Allison stealing me away in the middle of sex. I didn't ask what Allison did to make it up to her, but apparently.