If he's got that hang-up, then I won't see him again. I won't let myself be stifled by a double standard that's been plaguing this society since Victo...ian times."She paused to let him answer, but he didn't say anything. "Last night was good, Phil. You needed a woman and I needed a man. We had sex and we both enjoyed. It was honest."He nodded in agreement."And to be strictly honest," she continued, "I'd like it to happen again..."He moved to her, taking her in his arms and kissing her long and. "Excited."I pulled away, "What do you mean?"His eyes never left me, "I said you can get me excited."I was now back at the fireplace, "I'm sorry I still don't understand."He slowly undid the buttons on his coat, "Let me help you understand, do you want us to take your stuff?" I went to speak but he carried on, "I think not, we have set aside some time to move your stuff so we have time on our hands, I think so."He flicked his coat open, "So you keep us entertained for the time we have here so we. " Try not to dwell on the past," Miss Hendricks gently interrupted, "let me go get Lisa. You can talk to her in privacy here in my office while I make arrangements to temporarily check her out of her classes." She started to make her way for the door then hesitated and placed an understanding hand on Thea's shoulder in sympathetic condolence. "Is there anything I can get for you before I go get Lisa? You look exhausted." No, I'm fine,... really. I guess I'm still not over the shock of the news. It wasn’t my exposure to him that he was taking advantage of. It was as if he was looking through my eyes into my soul. “You … Laura … PET. What are the words I have for you?”I dropped my eyes to the glass in my hands. I stole glances to the other three at the table. “Nothing.” I said it with an awkward smile and downcast eyes, almost a murmur, though I could see the others heard it. I knew because they all turned to Hein for his response.“You might be correct, my dear. I’m nearly at a loss for.