Either that, or she was walking into an ambush. Coming in through the back door, she heard snippets of conversation, which gave her pause to wonder if... someone had had an overnight pet emergency. But as she approached the front counter, she realized she was only hearing Archie’s voice, so he was probably on the phone. And … laughter? Boy, there was a sound she hadn’t heard for a long time. ‘Okay, yeah. If you’ve got someone there, go take care of them… Great. I’ll call you tonight… You too …. I try to protest but as I twist round Lisa presses her heel down into my neck, "This is our game skivvy - should have thought of that before you got down on the floor". She puts all her weight down on me, and as she does her heel gouges down my neck, locking my throat between her heel and shoe. I yelp at the pain to no effect, "Quiet", Lisa says, "You've done well so far, don't spoil it by making a fuss". I feel hands dragging off my clothes and binding my ankles, I keep still for fear of. I've always wanted a large family but your father didn't want any more kids after I had you and Jeremy."I just sat there with an astounded look across my face. Did she just say that? "I told you this might come as a shock to you." Shock isn't the word. This was un-fucking-believable! Where was I when all this happened? I have to start paying more attention to the goings-on in this house."Kevin, the bottom line is, I'm deeply in love with your brother now and I'm going to divorce your father.. There before her was Ruby, the bright red hair faded out to something more of a darker red, glasses covering those same blue-green eyes, and a little way behind her, Ralph, with his salt and pepper hair, giving a small wave. Jamie just smiled, and stood up, hugging the woman. “It’s so nice to see you again.” She told her, and Ruby smiled. “We have to catch up sometime.” Jamie said, and Ruby nodded. “Maybe later after you’re done being so famous.” She joked, and the two of them laughed. It was.