And I say “okay” not really expecting to get anything from this night anyway. As we make the turn to where Jessica said Tyler would be waiting, we...see him leaning against a tree.I stopped the car and rolled down the window, shouting out “how much?”“If you have to ask you can’t afford it!” Tyler replies, laughing.As Tyler climbed into the back seat I could smell the liquor on him.“Have a few drinks tonight?” I asked him.“Yeah; a couple of beers with friends. Then a few shots of whiskey after I. " I knew that I was going to try and contact my friends but suddenlydidn't want to let them know where I was staying and after all theyweren't my priority. I pushed the red button and within moments Anya wasthere carrying a black vanity case. Before I could speak she opened thecase and started to unpack gels, cuticle remover, massage creams, oilsand numerous emery boards. Finally she produced a manicure bowl, andsaid, "Let us begin your treatment." As she cleaned, filed and polishedmy nails I. Derek walked into the little office suite, carrying a duffel bag in onehand and a large box in the other. To his right, were a dozen or socubicles. He set the box down on a cubicle desk. He then walked back outof the office into the corridor outside. The office block was mostlyoccupied by small companies that didn't really need much security, so heknew he wouldn't be interrupted in tonights activities. He calmly walkeddown the corridor to the shared lavatories. He stood there for a second,then,. “Then, you intend to join us here in our ministry?” I nodded, my expression becoming hopeful. “We’ll see. Stand and remove your habit … everything but your cross and veil. We will see if you are worthy of being a Magdalene.”I gazed up at her. I was shocked by the order. Strip off my habit? Outside the gate of the compound? At the edge of the village? But how could I reasonably be shocked? Wasn’t she herself basically naked? Hadn’t the previous Sister been naked?I rose before her. My knees.