" I corrected and confirmed"Well, anyway. She insisted that she went and made coffee while we played that one. She didn't need to see that sort of thi...ng! Actually, that was one of the films that was a bit of a surprise. Of course the film included whipping, you know that. And that scene where he put a needle through her nipple was a bit gross. But the man, the master I suppose you would call him, was always so gentle and careful for the safety of the girl. I guess it was simulated in parts, I. I explained to her that she should let them know she was leaving but leave her funds there. With computers it would be no problem making transfers or getting any funds if she needed. She said she would call me in about a week and let me know when she would be flying in. She mentioned she was crazy nervous and also scared. I did my best to comfort her but she was the one making all the changes in her life. I was just having the girl I loved move in with me. I was glad I was busy for the next. ”I frowned at her. “Really?”“Of my friends, yeah. I’ve been out here with my family and the people who own this place, sure ... But when I come here alone at night, it’s always been just that. Me alone. No one else was ever worthy to join me. And I’m serious about that, dude.”“Wow ... I’m honored, Alana! Really.”“Cool. But all right, enough suspense. Go on with your story. And stop hogging the joint!”I sniffed and passed it to her. “So okay, we’ll go with that: Heather is ‘out there’. And I. I don't know – I don't know enough about you or about your father yet to make a guess."Beth regarded her, hearing an underlying message and warning. "I've worked with some strange, even weird cases in the psych unit at hospital, and not much fazes me. I know that whatever it is, him being my Dad might make a big difference, but still ... Yes, I think it would be worth a try." OK, fair enough. If you could wait outside just a few minutes, I'll try to call your Dad and see what he has to say..