Camp set up, lights all faded and the fire is crackling silently in the firepit. I shiver and move a little closer to Neale, I can smell his scent on ...he air mixed with the earthy scent of the forest and inhale deeply. I feel his arm wrap around me and pull me closer. The silence is kept and I don't say a word incase I ruin the moment. I feel his thumb rub gently against the fabric of my jumper and I snuggle deeper into him enjoying his warmness. I feel my eyes close and I sleep soundly for an. She took a deep breath before bringing the severe piece of tan-coloured leather whistling through the air. It landed less than a second later across the centre of Lauren Halliday’s already burning bottom.“Swish” was followed shortly afterwards by a “crack!” that echoed around the large classroom.A few moments later and Clare administered the second stroke.“Swish” and then a loud “crack!”“Swish” and then a second later, a loud “crack!”Lauren was crying loudly but tightened her grip on the chair. He closed hismouth and looked confused at the automatic response. "Why did I justsay that?"Victoria's answer was also immediate and automatic. "It's the pills,"she replied. She smiled. "Thirty-four, huh? That's pretty close,actually. Not a bad guess. I'm actually thirty-two." What do you mean, it's the pills?" James asked."I said it's sort of like super ecstasy, but it's more than that. Ittears down inhibitions, more deeply than drugs or alcohol; it's a truthserum. Ask a question, and you'll. "Champagne and sodas are on the table." Just soda for me, thanks," Deborah said, setting down her purse and joining Erika on the room's couch. Jill sat next to them, while Hope and Carey took the chairs across from Shiri andBridget. Erika smiled as she handed the Asian girl a Pepsi, glad she wasn't the only non-drinker in the room. The seven women exchanged small talk for several minutes, reminiscing about the show and how much they would miss their cast camaraderie. They also discussed the.