No, this couldnt be, surely she knew what I was expecting? But she didnt even look at me, just went straight to the full-length mirror on the wall and...checked herself out. I could feel the anger rising inside me as I registered her lack of interest in me. Go ahead, I was thinking, satisfy your own urges and forget all about me. Then she looked at her watch. I couldnt believe it! Here I was, looking forward to an endless night of passion and she was checking the time!? Come on, put your swimmers. Smart. Funny, even though I can barely understand what she's talking about half the time and I think she-"He cuts me off. "She's not as pretty as you."I'm floored. Turning to a gawping statue, I eventually stutter, "What?!"Will leans in so close I fear he'll be able to feel my heart hammering through my chest. Despite the din, his voice has pinpoint clarity. "I said she's not as pretty as you. Nor as smart, nor likely as strong-willed. I admire that."Flattery doesn't normally work on me. Too. "I insist."I spoke up. "You don't want me here? You'd rather I lived with Grandma?"She blushed. "What I want ? what I need ? is peace and quiet for my newbaby," she said. "Father is right that your... habits will causeproblems, and not just between you and him. I'll be having lots ofvisitors starting soon, all my friends and family, and... well... if youreally must wear dresses, I'd rather you not do it here. I'm sorry,darling, but I have to consider everyone's feelings, not just yours."Hearing. "Me too daddy I can't wait until you come home. I don't sleep very goodwhen your not home with us." I smile at both of them as Miley slides offthe bed with Stephanie's help.Mary walks slowly over too me. "I am sorry I pulled your blanket awaydad, and showed everyone your pretty panties." The way she said it thanlooked over at Penny meant to me that Penny told her to apologize to me."I know you get your voice back tomorrow, and I hope you don't yell atme for what I did. But your panties do look.