I started the first season with my head on straight and my moral compass pointing in the right direction. I managed to make it all the way through a b...usy and successful Fall season with no inappropriate thoughts. Well, OK, I had a few thoughts, but nothing came of them. One of the things that helped keep me out of trouble that season was that one of the mothers on the team was a nurse, and had volunteered to be the team trainer. I was relieved that she was there to keep things like my massaging. And that means I can love Mommy and Daddy and still have room for John and Jane and Gen.”“You are growing up to be such a loving and kind daughter,” Karen said, hugging her.“Do you want to come and live with us?” Gee asked the children as they sat together in the hospital room. Karen cuddled baby Gen and Nina had chosen to sit close beside Jane.“Will we be together, sir?” John asked. He hugged Jane possessively. They still spoke softly but seemed to have as much language skill as Nina. They had. Weena-nungungi, you will bring Patrick. Thank you for the coffee." And they left."What was that about?" asked mum from the doorway."I'm not sure," I said. "I'm not sure. In three or four years Patrick may explain it." I think he was blessed by a holy man," Weena said. "And he will come tonight to be exposed to one of the mysteries."At dusk we drove to the band's camp. There was a large fire and I could see that the whole calf was already roasting. Two men were playing djeridoos. The lubras were. "This holds two keys so keep them safe where you can get at them if you need to take it off. It also serves another function, however."She produced a long gold chain with the kind of clip on the end that you see on a dog's lead. She slipped it through the clasp of the padlock and handed the other end to Charlie."Now you can lead your slave wherever you want her to go. Remember the chain is quite light and could easily be broken. If she ever tries to struggle against it punish her severely." I.