’ ‘Lacey, beautiful lady. I’m being cast adrift with filming responsibilities about which I know nothing. I’ll be expected to travel in a fore...ign land on promo visits in connection with our branding of product of the GCBC. I need a minder and ask you, nay I plead with you, to accept the position while attending to your present work on the move or in an office where we hole up. Whether you wish to socialize with me after hours is up to you. This job lasts for eight months and your current status. “Good. I start college soon. And Brianna just started high school.” The old man leaned back in his chair. “Is that so, Brianna? I miss high school. Getting laid at football games and drinking on the weekends. Come sit on Daddy's lap.” Brianna turned the food off and looked wearily at Alan. He shrugged. Surely their father wouldn't hurt her. Then again, he was never really predictable. As Brianna sat on his lap, their father squeezed her ass. “You are something else, Sweetie. So grown up.” He. A little later Catherine was in her old bedroom unpacking and Christopher had gone out when Julie appeared in the doorway."It is good to have you back Cathy," said her mother."Are you sure, what about you and Chris?" I don't suppose things will change there, although I suppose I might have to share him with you," laughed Julie."Yeah, maybe."After a moments thought Julie said, "Um, about that kiss you gave me when you got here..." Yes, did you like it?" said Catherine looking into her mothers. ’ ‘That’s not possible, and I don’t know of any surgery that can correct your problems either, at least not right now. Maybe in five or ten years perhaps.’ ‘Humor me. Let me have a look at your chart.’ ‘Suit yourself, John. Here, put this over your left eye and tell me what you can read.’ ‘E J R B Z F’ ‘Impossible. That’s 20/10. You were no better than 20/200 just six weeks ago. What’s going on?’ ‘Just take a good look at my eyes.’ ‘Ok then. I’ll be damned. This is impossible, totally.