I was able to identify some of the buildings, as in "that's where they tortured me with math..."Stoney turned back towards me and Jo. "Baby, what Cind...y's talking about doing in a couple of days had me losing sleep for months." Scares me," Jo said, smiling at me. "I can't imagine." You play the flute like an angel," I said. "I'm just as envious of that." Cindy, I've been playing the flute since I was nine. I'd better be good at it." And Cindy got serious about math just over a year ago," Dan. "It’s a contraceptive implant, silly, and it’s ready for use," Jude giggled again."What did she say?” I asked, stunned."She said, she doesn't have to worry about leaving us two at home alone," Jude winked.“And she bought me these too.” Jude pulled the top up to reveal a red lace bra.“There is a thong as well,” Jude smiled.We heard the door and knew that Mum was home. Jude and Mum chatted, I just sat and thought about Mum buying Jude the knickers and bra. Then, Mum looked at her watch.“Sorry. "Okay," I said, just as Sarah switched from ringing the doorbell to knocking on the gate.I quickly went inside the house. I found Claire's purse but didn't find the check. I looked further down inside of it. In a pocket near the bottom of the purse, I found a bank card and a checkbook. I pulled the checkbook out and noticed that it wasn't our bank. Our checks had both of our names on them. This checkbook had only Claire's name. I pulled out my phone and jotted down the account number. Then I. She had already stolen heart and my very reason. All I knew for certain was that I had to possess her. No matter what the cost, I’d willingly, even with eagerness pay the price.“Bring nothin’ but thee.” she told me with a smile. “Where are you from?” I asked her, desperate to prolong the moment. “Your accent is so charming. Is it Scottish?”“O’er th’ hill an’ a bit awa’ frae here,” she answered, pointing in the direction of the ocean, not too many miles distant. I looked down and tried to think.