I was wondering very much whether you couldhelp me? You could do a lot of the sorting and filing and I am surethat the two of us could get it done muc... more quickly, after I couldshow you around the university." Sonia it would be my pleasure to help you and I would love to see someof Oxford's great sights."After helping clean up the dishes Shay began to feel tired and excusedhimself in order to have an early night. Once in his room he quicklyundressed, carefully removed his makeup and selecting. ’ She felt him run his fingers through her hair and tears welled in her eyes. He dropped it, ‘Can I pick Sean up from Mary’s and take him this afternoon?’ Katherine was afraid to say anything, if she did she’d break down completely again. Nodding, she clutched the desk in front of her. She heard him walk back towards the door and had to fight the urge to beg him to stop. He opened the door and paused, ‘Katherine…’ she looked up and saw how tired he looked. He admitted softly, ‘I miss you.’. ..so good to see you again," said Eve as she stood andapproached them. Her standard 5" heels echoed on the stone floor and hergait was as graceful as a ballerina. "Excuse Marci if she doesn't sayhello. She was a little messy earlier when setting the table so she's ina time-out." The newcomers glanced casually into the corner and thenignored her.With wine glasses in hand, Beth gave them a tour of the common area whichhad a large sauna, a hot tub, pool table and a large entertainment areain. She found itsurprisingly easy to keep her composure, shame had become a drug ofsorts, neither wholly good or bad, but always needed. When pushed torespond to their jokes she simply played the bimbo, invited and confirmedtheir criticisms. Even the more insulting whispers that made their wayaround the table didn't phase her, as Naomi she was here to look stunningand entertain Susan's wishes. She was a parody of a woman, inflated andglossy, impractical and entirely for show.Throughout the meal.