Mina chargedinto the house all hyped up on the soda and candy she'd consumed duringthe movie, as well as that endless supply of energy that all small ...idsseemed to possess."How was the movie?" I asked Mina."It was great," Mina exclaimed excitedly, going on to describe all herfavorite scenes of the movie in no particular order."It was nice to have some quality time with my daughter," Gene told mewith an amused look.I just smiled and kissed Gene on the cheek before going into the kitchento start. About fifteen minutes after Roger woke up, Jessica rolled over and placed her arm across his chest. Roger gently started scratching her back.“Good morning,” Roger said softly.“Morning,” she croaked back.They rested, holding each other for a few minutes.“Look, Jessica, I hate to kiss and run, but I need some time to think about us, before we go any further. I’m going to head home. I’ll call you later in the week.”Suddenly more alert, Jessica responded, “Umm, okay. You’ll call me?”“Yes, just give. However unlikely the chance, she was prepared to act if an opportunity presented itself.Currently, four men were out on a raid, and the remaining five were lounging around, drinking as usual. Dutch was hanging around the kitchen, sipping JD straight from its bottle and eyeing Carole. This was his typical behavior when he was about to demand a quickie."Say, Lover, can I have a sip?" Carol spoke preemptively. "Then when I get everything in the oven, maybe I can offer up a little nookie. You know,. Even in the scant light she could make out the insanity in his eyes."I have done it! He is gone at last, and she is mine! Carnal slut! I have no further use for you!" He raised his arm back, the poker held high to claim another victim, and Mandy screamed again.Suddenly, Hughes was knocked sideways, onto and then over the bed. The poker clattered to the floor.James got up from where he had knocked down the professor, then turned to the still-screaming girl. "Mandy! What the hell is going on?".