"That's just a worst case scenario. It probably won't come to that, but you have to prepare for the worst."The rest of the journey was done in silence.... Paul knew that wasn't the worst case scenario. At worst he would be stuck like this forever. When they arrived outside Quince Biochemicals Paul could see the huge black guard was on duty again inside. He recognised Paul as he entered."It's alright, Jeff," said Michael. "She's with me." Has Mr. Quince cleared her?" replied the guard."No, but I'll. ” I have to admit that she was the subject of my dreams that night.The next morning, I woke up and decided to get going early. I wrapped a towel around my waist and headed for the shower. As I approached Carrie’s room I noticed the door was slightly open and couldn’t help peeking in as I walked by. I guess I had hoped for ‒ but didn’t expect the sight before me. Carrie had obviously showered and was lying on the bed completely naked. Her eyes were completely shut and her hand was down between. She saw a doctor and, at eighteen, went on the Pill, determined that when we made love we would do it properly and somehow condoms seemed dirty to her, as if they were to stop getting diseases and that couldn't happen between a monogamous couple.After waiting the time recommended by the doctor, Shirley and I spent a weekend away down the coast and no longer were either of us virgins.On the other hand, we certainly were the blind leading the blind, but we discovered, with lots of practise, we. The trip in reverse was as uneventful as the way down. This section of road was lightly traveled and didn't seem to sprout highwaymen the way the stagecoach lines did. The biggest threat was from Indians but the Calvary had pretty much pushed the hostile ones farther west.The family made it only 25 miles before stopping for the night. Marnie and Susan slept beneath the buckboard while Jacob sat and napped nearby. He had picked a spot that was well hidden and he had made sure to erase their back.