” “Wow Jane, well I never thought I would enjoy going over your knee.” Jane said seriously, “Actually I enjoyed having you across my lap but I... really really liked giving you the cane.” John stayed silent knowing that he too liked the sting of the cane. After a few moments he asked, “So shall we agree a time when you will spank me followed by sex.” Jane replied fiercely, “That’s typical of you John, reducing everything to sex. No I have a better idea.” John looked at Jane expectantly. She said,. "Where have you been?" asked Dale."I have been sorting out your future," replied Amanda."But I am not going to be a mid-wife," replied Dale."Who said anything about being a mid-wife, I have just arranged a photo-shoot with a top London Model Agency for tomorrow afternoon" smiledAmanda."You have got to be kidding, there is absolutely no chance of me fooling amodel agency," said Dale."Well you have just fooled a room full of Journalists & Police, so a ModelAgency should be a doddle" Come on we. I'll kiss Matt, but not Bob or Jim, but I'll hug Jim but not Bob. I'll allow myself to be passionate with Sheila, but not Monica. I will feel close enough to make intimate suggestions about how they might improve their lives to Monica and Matt, but not the others. I'll worry about the spiritual path they're on for Jim and Sheila, but not the others."Bob paused, "I'm laying out a set of arbitrary boundaries for you. The boundaries can define how you will or won't interact with other people dear. The phone seemed to burn against her hand as she considered the consequences of agreeing."Case? Are you there?" Tim shook his phone, wondering if it had finally died on him.His voice brought Kate back into the moment and she knew what her answer would be, if there had ever really been a question."Yes. Yes. My answer is yes. I will come to you. I'll be there as soon as I can."They parted on the phone, neither wanting to be the first to say goodbye, but promising to be together soon. Kate raced.