Ropes dangled from blocks attached to eye-bolts from three of the beams. There was a smell of disinfectant which overlay a darker odor. The cracked ti...les on the floor were stained. Sam, nearly recovered from her drugging, began to whimper."Shut up!" snapped Kim."Sebastian, get those bandages off her face! We want her to look her best for the Colonel."As if on cue the door opened and a dapper little Thai gentleman entered the room. His tan colored shirt and slacks could have been of military. After tonight, they’re exclusive, so she can’t have me anymore without it being cheating.I am eager to enjoy my final night in the arms of my sweet Anne, who is not your equal in my affections by any means, but is still quite the lady, trust me. I will miss being more than mates in the British sense with her, but it is what she feels necessary. Sam needs her more than I do and he’s not willing to share her anymore as he used to be. Then again, she was a mistress back then. Now she’s his only. I doubt that he's ready to retire. In any case, he's only 41. Maybe, he'll take the summer off ... you know, use up his accumulated vacation days. We haven't really talked about it yet." I see ... Well, I hope everything works out. I did have another reason to call you but it's a bit complicated to discuss over the phone. I was wondering if I could come over one of these days; it involves the Grand Hotel?" Are you doing anything in the next little while? I mean, can you come over now?" I don't. Once in the bathroom, I quickly dialed my husband's cell phone. He answered and was happy to hear from me. I asked him where he was and he said he was still at the office (7:30 in LA) and that he was the last one there. This made me happy. I told him to stay put, close the office door and in one hour, log into Skype - I had a surprise for him. He was excited and promised to be logged in at 8:30.I met Stephen at the table and we walked to the hotel bar - he ordered an Old Fashioned and I ordered.