Mom sat still, facing the television. When the minutes ticked past and I thought my embarrassment could not get worse or the tension thicker - I could...not help but ask, "I thought you were going to bed mom?"Mother did not move for some seconds before she again looked over her shoulder, "I am enjoying the movie honey." Even in the flickering light I could see that mom's cheeks were flushed and her gray eyes sparkled.So for the next ten minutes I sat frozen, no longer even seeing what was upon. I’d always reply with a smile, something along the lines of “You couldn’t handle me, love,” as I showed the last one the door. There were two regulars, a right pair of jokers they were. Tom and Colin; worked as labourers wherever they could find work, and always ready with a dirty smile and a leer at my boobs. They always sat at the bar where the crisp boxes were, so every time I leaned down to get any they’d get an eyeful. They were harmless, or so I thought. Mid-fifties, weather-beaten,. .I like them vulnurable"I proceeded to follow the instructions. A mound of clothing dropped to the floor."Put these on" She handed me black hinged handcuffs. She kept them in her purse. A girl keeps handcuffs in her purse. A woman keeps hinged handcuffs in her purse. "BEHIND YOU!"This was my only chance...The click on my left wrist confirmed my choice. I clumsiy brought my right arm around and secured myself to her liking.Once she heard the final click. She smiles."Good boy" "You will need. It was a car that I personally had the utmost respect for. Unfortunately, the vehicle had a recurring problem with the starter and required a number of attempts to get it to start properly. I had visions of making a getaway and never getting out of the starting gate like a recalcitrant steed. My fear was of such magnitude that I assigned the thing to the alternate team who would be making the diversion right across the street from the Police Station and then moving to the target site to engage.