Yes, Monique has to keep working until the trial's outcome. That's settled in my mind; now I only have to convince Monique. Monique came out of the ba...hroom humming a tune I didn't recognize."Up and at 'em, Bill! Svenda should be here shortly to start your rehab, and we don't want her to think that you're lazy, now do we?"We managed to get me up and on the throne, then into the shower. Between the two of us, we were able to get all of me clean. But we did have to wash a couple of areas a second. No... they're for... guests." He grinned down at me."Ohhh! Do you get to use them a lot?" I asked, practically purring.He laughed. "No, in fact, they've barely ever been used, certainly a lotless than these have!"I grinned. "Well, do you want to get yours?"His mouth hung open for a moment. "No, but if you're comfortable, itwould be a shame to change things." Oh, good," I replied. "Of course, I can't get you a drink like this." Thanks, I'll grab something."He went into the kitchen and came out a. "Whoa...buying coffee and telling jokesin the same day...you really have changed." "Let's just say I've reassessed my priorities," replied Ashley. "Look, Iknow we're not really friends, but we've always got along okay, right?"Barb nodded. "And I know that I've got my flaws," continued Ashley. Barb nodded again. "No argument there." "Well, I looked at my life and decided this was a good time to change,"said Ashley. "Good for you," said Barb. "I really mean that, Ashley. I've alwaysknown you were. The town was much smaller than the Port. It had two primary streets that met in a small town square, and a third, gently curving road that led from the East end of town to the South end, bypassing the built up area.The North /South Street terminated at a small lake on the North End and a small Port facility on the South. Beside the lake was a pumping station that was probably supplying water to the town and the mine operations. The lake itself was fed by three, medium sized, tributary streams.