"I recognised the maddening tones of Clive 'The Pest': someone I hadhoped never to see or hear again. Hardly had I taken a couple of stepsthan I was c...nfronted by a substantial woman police sergeant with a verypenetrating eye, together with a young male cadet."I want a want a word with you, Madam. We have reason to believe thatyou may have been involved in the burning of this hotel and want todiscuss this with you down at the Station."Now the bottom had really dropped out of my world; my mind. She was rapidly swinging her pretty leg, crossed over the other, indicating her frustration.Watching her leg, he nodded in understanding. "Maybe we can work something out. You could put down some earnest money?" They continued to chat for an hour.She appeared to be distressed. "I don't know what to do now."Having known many high-tension corporate executives, he offered what he could. "Well, I do. Thursday is burger night here and I have to start the grill. First, we have our wine, then we eat. I wait to make sure she has a good time and then I explode in her.Linda always jumps into the shower and then leaves.I woke up about two hours later and took my own showerI made it a long one to soothe away the week's work. I grabbed a towel and headed back towards the bed"I need your help"I pulled the towel away from my head and quickly tried to cover up. Nikki was laying on our bed, dressed in her pajamas."You don't need to cover, Linda always lets me see you when you're asleep."(There is. She stepped sleepily from the car, swung the door closed, scratched her bum and turned to face the rising sun. Lifting her arms above her head, she yawned and mumbled, ‘How long have I been asleep?’ Will wasn’t sure if she was talking to herself, him or her friends, but as she arched her back and stretched her hands toward the blue sky above he couldn’t help noticing how her shirt slid up to reveal the pale pink panties hidden underneath. Her eyes were closed, the sun’s warmth caressing her.