”Ammo actually hugged her back and went as far as to kiss her on the cheek, which was a big step for the shy, retiring banker. His lady friend, Pam,... who came along to help, was someone Michelle had also taken an instant liking to, had smiled warmly at the pair of them, before giving Michelle a hug herself when the flat owner left to return to spend another night with Tim.Michelle decided then that, as everyone called her man “Tim” and Ammo called him “Timbo”, that she would call the man in her. The Circus is their life. There aren’t many places for a performing Gimp and we look after them well. Don’t we boys?”Her question was answered by a murmuring of assent from those awake in the cages.Tim looked at her. She was smoking a thin hand rolled cigarette, taking slow deep pulls on it that seemed to burn away a quarter of it each time. As she finished it she pinched out the end and trod it out under her boot. She half turned, a shaft of light from a van nearby fell across her. He saw that. I loved what you did. I enjoyed what I saw. You have beautiful breasts. Does your boyfriend like them?” “I don’t have a boyfriend. I intimidate most men I meet. I am too smart for them.” “Have you considered taking my week long class?” “Yes I have but there are none available in the US.” “What if I could get you a class in Europe as my assistant? Would you come with me?” “In a heartbeat” she replied. I had started planning my European courses. I had set one up for Paris, France around. .. I guess I just thought that...” stuttered Amber, off balance now.“That’s the whole problem. You haven’t been thinking. When was your last period?”“What?” asked Amber again.“I haven’t put you on the pill, and I know John isn’t going to go ask Doc Johnson for a prescription for you and then get it filled at the pharmacy, where Doris Miles would spread it all over the county that you were going on the pill.”She was tapping her bare foot now. “And I know I didn’t do that either Amber. So ....