Kathleen’s head
nod. xnx “Is that what you call your pool downstairs?” Amanda smiled softly. Brandon looked petulant but then nodded. Coffee hon?”
Amanda sat next to Ms. Kathleen held a hand out. Ms. Amanda thought about the coming winter
and being stuck all alone out there and then shrugged. She needed Amanda. Kathleen stopped at the basement stairs and took a deep breathe
before giggling nervously and heading down them. With dinner she
had cleaned her palate through the courses with water. She slid it off once more and struggled into her
regular clothes before venturing out of the dressing room. Amanda took a quick look at the clock and dashed to her bathroom,
dislodging clothing as she went.