“There’s plenty of room for the two of us.” But she shook her head in a silent “no” and left the room. Dammit. I cursed to myself. I had mad... her uncomfortable. When the water level had reached my belly, I shut off the faucet and sank back into my own guilt. I closed my eyes, and almost fell asleep, but woke when I felt fingers combing my bangs. When I looked up, it was my turn to be startled. Yasmeen had returned, and was sitting on the edge of the tub, running her soft fingers through my. ” she whispered. “How was I supposed to know? You never said anything!”“I figured you could tell by the way I act around you.” he said simply.“You love me?” she asked, sounding quite touched by emotions.“Not exactly.” he told her, beginning to awaken. “I'm IN LOVE with you.” He opened his eyes and couldn't believe what he saw. “Cassie?”“Oh, you're awake?” she asked. She giggled at the distressed look on his face.“Cassie, what are you DOING here?” he whispered frantically. He suddenly realized. She's your own flesh and blood." SON, SIT DOWN AND SHUT UP!" Grand Dad roared so loudly that even Mutzi stopped in mid-stroke."No, Dad, not this time," Daddy said calmly. "Let her go. You're not playing, your not disciplining, you're hurting. Kathy studied her S&Mily Post and worked hard to make this party a success and you just walked in and took over. And now," Daddy bent down and removed his father's hands from his daughter's waist, "you're treating her just like you did her mother and my. " Cathylooked from Alicia to the Warden, waiting for him to decide what to do. TheWarden took a set of keys out of his pocket, selected one, and unlocked thedoor. He knelt to the other side of Alicia, opposite Cathy, and made a quickexamination of Alicia, taking her pulse, feeling her forehead for fever. "Okay, this does require attention. C'mon Alicia, tryto stand up and I'll take you to the infirmary. We do have a doctor here, I'llwake him and he can examine you." The Warden put an arm under.