‘ ‘Yeah right. When will you be back? ‘He asked. ‘Three or four days, depends on how fast I can set up all their equipment. ‘ Adam was jus...t turning on the shower when he heard Mark leave. Standing naked underneath the water, he was not in the least bit surprised when he opened his eyes and saw Talley boldly admiring his body. She stood only several inches shorter than his six feet, and as she let her blue robe fall to the floor, he grinned wickedly. She had the body of a model in his eyes,. "She told him."What was it about?"He asked her weakly. Then he saw the hesitation in her eyes."Tell me.." I dreamed you was dead.."He gripped her hand a little tighter. "Well I'm not yet, am I.."She had climbed up on the bed beside him and laid her head on his shoulder. "I dreamt you was dead and I had sex with your body.."As Toby clutched at his stomach she gripped him tighter fearing the pain had returned.Then she realised he was laughing."Don't make me laugh, it hurts.." But I did dream. She let out a small scream and looked at her father with tears forming in her eyes.“Sweet heart, don’t cry. I’m gonna count to three and then, we’re going to pop that cherry of yours. 1… 2…”Before Rick could say the golden number, the phone started ringing, its chime echoing across the room. Emily and her father stared at it, waiting for the answering machine to pick it up. After the small beep, Michael’s voice could be heard. “Emily, where the fuck are you? I know I was late but that doesn’t. It scares the shit out of me, though."It just slipped out, but both Mr. Lehigh and John Sackett laughed out loud."And well it should," said Mr. Lehigh. "But you'll be fine. I know you will."John Sackett was good on his word. He began setting the studs for the walls the next day, and within a week, it was all taking shape. Danielle arranged for the utilities, and Keisha shopped for used office furniture. Once the shelving was up and the back room swept and mopped, I began to haul my equipment.