“Hey Daddy,” my youngest said. “We have to tell you something.”I stepped inside and shut the door.“Where’s your mother?”“She went out,...�� one of the pair eventually replied, but there was a worried-looking glance between them first.I’d deal with that later.“What are you doing, girls?”Again, there was a glance, but this time it wasn’t worried.This time, they looked proud.“So we were thinking...” one of my girls started, and after a brief hesitation, the other one continued where she’d left off.“. I hope you two aren’t having a problem getting along.” Her mother turned to face June and had a worried look on her face.“Nothing like that, mom. He’s been stressed a little with work, and I thought I’d run over and try to cheer him up a bit. Everything’s fine between us. ““That’s good, dear. Why don’t you run upstairs and get washed up? Supper’s just about ready to be served.”After everyone was done eating, they sat talking for a short time until the parents got up and went into the living. "I didn't tell him I'd nearly done so the previous evening. We chatted for a few minutes longer and then I left. The meeting had been about as useful as I'd expected. At least he didn't tell me I'm doomed or anything.That night I took a sleeping pill and didn't dream about anything. SaturdayA big date tonight. I can't wait. It's been a tiring and stressful week and I'm due some fun. I definitely feel better this morning, I decided. A night of refreshing sleep has helped no end. I don't even. One of the things that managed to flash through my mind was the fact that Miller had been faced down once already that day, and the knowledge that a guy like him wouldn't let it happen again. Not that I had anything but my wits to stand up to him with.My wits! It was Miller's lack of originality that I had objected to. Maybe I could talk my way out of this?Miller kept sauntering towards us, still wearing that silly lopsided grin. As he approached I finally got a better look at him, but I was no.