They also get to organize the various functions. It... It gets political," she expanded, slightly."So, you'd get to be top of the pecking order, if yo... won. Interesting method of selection, I must say." I was thinking furiously. There was something else driving this young woman. Then I remembered what someone said about how to determine the motives of liberal politicians. 'Follow the money.' It somehow applied here, too."Is there an entry fee, Lisa?" From the look on her face, I knew I had hit. "Stop pulling your punches. What was second?" The one in Beecroft, near the station."Mum looked pensive. "That one was dearer, but it might mean we could cope with one car." True. We'll see what the owner's response is. If negative, we'll go out to Beecroft in the morning that open house is in the afternoon."We agreed to eat in the hotel and went up to their room so that we could all have a wash. We then went to the bar for a drink."Anything new with Sarah?" I asked."No," said mum. "She's 'off. She told me that the trick was in hormones at low doses combined with surgery for the breasts and Adams apple, botox for the lips, and a rigorous diet and procedure using a tight corset to achieve the desired waist. When I asked about training in being more feminine in terms of behavior, Trish told me that she offered training, in fact she offered the whole package including the surgeries for a very competitive price. When I asked her what the price would be for all this I was heartbroken at. "Jayden?" she whispers. "Go to sleep, Rin." I grumble. But she isn't going to. Instead of listening she rolls over and is facing me. Gazing into those hazel eyes, the inner battle begins. "I just wanted to say thank you for what you did for me, for my birthday..." Rin smiles. I can still sense the nervousness radiating from her, and again wonder what has her feeling this way. "You're welcome," I say gently. "Now go to sleep." She lays her head down on my chest and wraps her arm around me. My.