She seemed disappointed when I didn't try. She left my room muttering. "If it was Millie you would have been after them in a second."I had been workin...g again for a few days now, using the telephone to contact my regular customers, keeping in contact and writing some useful orders. Gill and Danny, my partners would send out samples by carrier if any were needed. The ad hoc system worked but it was no substitute for a physical call and I was impatient to get back to work.Eventually came the day. I had gotten rather excited just seeing all theguys there, already nude like that, so my hot scent waftedup to Dave's nose. He nodded in approval, as I stoodthere, naked, my rather thick bush of orange hair easy tosee.“Lay on the bed, Melissa.' he said softly. I noddedto him. I got onto my back on the bed, and knew I was exposingmyself to quite a few of the people, as they watched. I lookedbetween my thighs, and saw the ones that could see had startedstroking their meat. I suddenly knew exactly. Force jaws open and push pill to back of mouth with right forefinger. Hold mouth shut for a count of ten.Retrieve pill from goldfish bowl and cat from top of wardrobe. Call spouse from garden.Kneel on floor with cat wedged firmly between knees, hold front and rear paws. Ignore low growls emitted by cat. Get spouse to hold head firmly with one hand while forcing wooden ruler into mouth. Drop pill down ruler and rub cat's throat vigorously.Retrieve cat from curtain rail, get another pill from. Grace, Tim, and Sam tell Les and Phoebe about what went on earlier. They mention the incident in terms of their concern about how it affects Abbie.Les and Phoebe hope it all has a good outcome. For themselves, they are more interested in what Sam can tell them about Les’s house renovations. Through no fault of Sam’s, more Les and Phoebe getting carried away, the house is taking longer to finish. Choosing special tiles and fixtures, all special orders, they are waiting for the deliveries. .