I thanked her profusely. She left. we ate.Again we waited and when she came back I had my wallet in hand indicating I wanted to pay and she made me un...derstand the meal was supposed to be free. I questioned her with my eyes and shook my head “No”. I took a small wad of Italian paper and handed it to her. She looked surprised just holding it flat handed and looking at me questioning. I reached over and gently closed her hand around the bills and bowed thanking her again. I was very pleased. I. The soft fabric I felt against my skin and lightly tentedpanties reminded me that I was wearing a nightie, and as I realized whatday it was, I felt my heart begin to beat rapidly in fear, excitement,and anxiety, but I couldn't place whether it was fear about today andexcitement that my ordeal was over, or excitement about today and fearabout what came next.The last few weeks had been a rollercoaster of emotions I was barelyprepared to process now, let alone in those moments then. My. “Ben filmed it so you could watch it”.“Ok let’s have dinner”.Chris grabbed my hand and pulled me to her, “what have I become” she asked.“Someone who is enjoying sex, someone who is honest to tell me”“I love you more than anything in this world you know that don’t you” she whispered.“Don’t you think I know that otherwise why would I leave you allow with Ben and Tony”?Tears ran down her cheeks as we kissed again. “Dinners on the table if you two can pull yourselves away from one another” Sam. We’ll see you then, Doctor.”Curie said, “I would like to stay here with the Doctor, so that if the caretaker gives approval, I will be ready.”“I don’t know what else we’re going to face here in the Commonwealth. I’d prefer you to come with us, just in case we need your scientific or medical expertise.”She sounded disappointed, “Very well, madam. I understand.”My companions followed me back up the stairs. “What are you thinking, Tina?”“Well, Piper, I think we’re probably going to need another.