The tiny cuts were all scabbed over now, but the bruise on his hip had gotten larger, turning an ugly yellow. Some more bruises had appeared along his...thighs, and his stomach muscles were sore from last night’s activities. “Can I get some hot water in that thing?”Naia vanished, the tub rapidly filled with steaming water. Mike climbed in, lying on his back as the tub filled around him. The water level climbed, and Naia reappeared beneath him. The back of his head was between her breasts, her. As interested as they had been in having him preserve the speakeasy, they weren’t interested in accepting the furnishings if he donated them so they could set up a replica for people to visit. Matt ended up selling the furnishings and light fixtures to a guy opening a small place in downtown Los Angeles. The piano ended up in the mansion’s formal living room--after undergoing an extensive and expensive overhaul and refinishing. It cost more to repair it than to buy a new one.While Matt was sure. He pushed the chime button and waited.Zena opened the door and Bill was struck once again by her stunning appearance. She had indeed chosen a dress almost identical to the one he remembered from that night long ago. Her lovely black curls fell gracefully down below her shoulders, and her smile was a welcoming one. It was a flashback, but if it was possible, she looked even more beautiful tonight than he remembered."Hi ... come in. I'm almost ready. Would you like a drink before we go?" No .... Did he want me to bring up the remaining weakness we needed to discuss? I hoped otherwise. It had the potential of becoming a bone of contention between Jason and me, but Dad was correct. Jason's activities needed to be curtailed."We have two other personnel weak points," Nora stated.Two? Dad had only offered me one - Jason."Tell us about them, Nora," Dad said."Jason and you, Dr. Owen," Nora said.Dad smiled. "Go on." You both leave the safe house to do your thing, but you rarely take either.