All of them were programmed by Uncle Bert to be my kittens, except Dad who was a horny old tom cat. But, they were not currently under programming so ...nything I said or did would be received by them as if they had never been programmed.How to answer? Honesty in family relations is important, you know.“She had one hell of an accident skiing yesterday. Took a real bad tumble coming down a black diamond slope.”No one was buying that. In for a dime, in for a dollar.“She was lucky she did not break. The only thing invigorating she had got up to was to sunbathe topless and later, fully naked, round the headland of the main beach where she knew people would occasionally see her. It amused her to see couples who had come away for a relaxing break to come round the headland to see her oiled, bronzed body fully exposed. Swiftly followed by the men being dragged in the opposite direction by their wives or girlfriends whilst they craned for a better look. This made Jessica feel a little bit. Theydutifully made a show of plumping up the pillows. Ted even caughthimself bending over more than necessary, hoping to please the client.When this all started he wouldn't have believed that he could sink tosuch an effort. At the same time, Jack glanced back over his shoulderand gave Mr. Prand a shy smile. It was shameful but he was desperate tobe free of his girly role. Both male maids were close to theirbreaking point.Their customer got up and came closer. He stood right behind Ted. It was probably the hottest day of the year, and I overdid the beer the previous evening, and woke up that morning feeling sorry for myself. I was now over the worst of that, but my energy levels were sapped by the heat and the after-effects of the hangover; so I was having a rare 'chilled out' day.As I sat listening I could hear sounds coming from the garden. I couldn't see what was going on, as there was a thick hedge, which separated what used to be vegetable garden from the house. I went.