Chelsea started giggling, making Elaine blush even more before they all joined in. Kendra seemed a bit more subdued than normal and Elaine thought it ...was interesting. She figured now was as good a time as any to put her foot down."Um, you guys, before we get back into the game, can I bring something up?" Sure," said Kendra."Yeah, sure," Chelsea echoed."Okay, thanks. Well, my room is my space, and I'd like you guys to respect it." Wha-" Wait a minute, I haven't finished," Elaine said, holding up. There was a first time for everything and was in a good, confident mood.We walked into the lounge to meet and be introduced to the already assembled guests, apparently we were the last guests to arrive. We were then herded by Gwendoline’s partner Charles into the dining room where we were individually cut out of the herd and sat at our assigned places. To my chagrin, the couples which had stood together for the original quick intro, were separated into singles at the table, an oft-experienced. This is more of stage direction in describing what is going on around the characters as they interact.(sue) That is a very sound and interesting way of developing a story, Raven.(Raven) I urge people to try it. It works. That was written by Michael Crichton.(Elizabeth) I'm confused: I thought that authors *revise* and *editors* edit. I wish I could!(Raven) I'll volunteer Elizabeth!(Chilli) At the risk of stepping on any toes, I want to ask about your self-imposed exile awhile back. Did. The pressure is too great. I scream out as if in labor.Slowly the pressure crescendos with every part of me bearing down onto hisabdomen as I wail in exasperation. Joey joins my cries for a split secondas we form a connection.Then silence and a sudden release of endorphins pouring through both ofus.He groans and winces underneath me feeling uncomfortable with our newrelationship. I can feel him. I can feel his heart pumping my blood backinto me. I can feel its rapid beating and the stress.