There was no reason that she could see to release Anthea's secret to anyone else.In the meanwhile Barbara and Hank continued to enjoy their relationsh...ip. It seemed that no one else was aware of it and they were more than happy with that. They did not want inquisitiveness or arch remarks."Was I not good enough for you that you had to go off with Deirdre?" Barbara teased him one evening as they sat cuddled up on the sofa.Hank took it seriously and looked embarrassed. Barbara shrieked with. "Could I ask a favor?" Sure," I told her."Could I come visit you this afternoon? I'd like to talk to you. I can't do it at home, and I don't want to do it here." Okay," I paused, and then added, "Do you know if Janey is still in the hospital?" She comes home tomorrow. I'll probably go visit her this evening. She likes the company." Cool. Maybe we could go earlier, after school? I wanted to ask her a question." Could I ride with you, this afternoon?" she asked."Sure, always room for one more," I. “Well let’s go and have fun, at least tonight, if anyone asks who you are, I can say you’re my hot young date.” Sophie laughed, seeing the funny side of what might happen tonight. We had in the past got rid of men before by saying we were lesbians on a date, Sophie’s idea.We got the bus into town and headed to Pizza Heaven, for some proper American food. We were both very relaxed and even discussed some of the women we had been with. We left and I took Sophie to a place only a few blocks away.. Pain and fear plainly evident.A long hot shower to ease the tension and then decision time as shegazed into her closet. She half heard the greeting in the other room asJonathon got 'home' and after a few pleasantries went to change. Afterchoosing her dress and add-ons she sat to 'get ready'. Twenty minuteslater she emerged, silk navy blue halter dress with smoky hose and navystiletto sandals, matching clutch and pashmina draped over her arm.Jonathon stood and clapped twice softly. Shelley.