Cassie answered it. It was Stacy's dad coming to pick Stacy up and he'd be there in about fifteen minutes.It was a struggle to wake up Stacy, who was ...still naked and covered in cum. She had trouble remembering the night before. Cassie and I being naked reminded her of some of what happened. It was a rush to get dressed before Stacy's dad arrived. As soon as she was dressed, she was in the bathroom trying to use the mouthwash to get the taste of alcohol out of her mouth.When we heard the car. "And if you need help come to the Compound," Diana says. "I think we could handle your few dozen people." And learn to fight better," Catherine adds."If nothing else," I say. "Make sure we stay friends." I'll never forget you Chronos," Nev says, as she gives me one final fast hug.Before we can leave, it seems we must say something to everyone. I sigh and hold back my impatience. Catherine goes off to talk with some of the young defenders while Diana jokes with Cousin Mints. I can see Clade. ‘So’ I said, looking at her. ‘So’ she repeated and sniffed into a tissue, almost resigned to what was coming next as she sipped her cognac and dabbed at her nose. ‘Are you going to tell me about tonight or what?’ ‘I did tell you’ she said evasively, ‘I fucked up, there’s nothing to tell.’ ‘Oh, so close to Mr. Right, but he turned out to be, what? Not a rapist exactly. I guess not, I hope not. How about a cad? Or is that too British? It’s none of my business Jill, but I thought you had more. He felt a faint pulse.Kathy worked hard on the treadmill, had her massage, spent time in the sun, read her book, and realized that she should get back to the stateroom for her shower with David. The afternoon flew by much faster than she thought possible. She happily went down the ladder from the sun deck, and saw a group standing at the entrance to her passageway. One of the ship's officers - he must have been important because he wore three stripes on his epaulets - was talking to a group of.