Now we both know apologies are worthless, unless they are sincere and to prove to you that I am damn sincere - I hope your mother doesn't find I out h...w I talk, or she will send Jim back to scalp me again – I am putting my money where my mouth is."Your lawyer and I agreed to a settlement and even though it hurts like hell, you deserve every penny. The important thing is that you and your mother are healthy and that your future is secure. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't do. Tomorrow we will tell Katy our whole story and let her decide for herself how she feels about it. I think she will understand. Now give me a hug and get back to bed."Suzie hugged me and then kissed me on my lips. She asked, "Tomorrow when Katy goes home can we sleep together again?"I looked at Suzie and said, "I think you and Natty need your own rooms. That doesn't mean we can't sleep together from time to time but I think most of the time you will sleep in your own bed. Now get to sleep. Mr. Harriman himself was happy to write me a check for the fat bonus he had promised me, and okay the hefty raise in salary.“Superb job, Brooks, superb, you have more than earned the bonus, and the raise!”When I returned to the office, it was just past 4:30. The office was closing for the day, and I exchanged good byes as I made my way to my office. My faithful Miss Fields, was still holding down the fort, greeting me with a smile.In my office, I called home, and told Charlene the. ?Heather was disheveled and exhausted. Her hair was still wet with sweat and hung in her face. Her clothes had been put on in haste and looked out of sort.?Based on these findings, I have no choice but to sentence you to the maximum time your age will allow. You will spend two years at the Reformation Island facility for the purpose of correction. During that time you will complete your primary degree and may start, if the Ministry finds appropriate, your secondary teaching studies.?Heather.