“It’s in my pocket. I have about fifty bucks.”“How about ID? You got any of that?” asked number two.“Back at the office,” I said. I imme...diately wished I hadn’t said it, because I didn’t want the cops to know where the “office” was. But I had a real problem, here. If I couldn’t identify myself, and if their inevitable checks for wants and warrants didn’t come back in a way that made me uninteresting, then I was going to end up downtown. And if I ended up downtown it was going to set off an alarm. I caught earlier than normal train home and arrived back about 6, friends in the village had organised an impromptu barbeque due to the unseasonably warm weather.My husband would already be there and I was later than I expected so I drove home a bit faster than normal.It was really hot and sticky with the promise of a summer storm brewing.I poured myself a stiff drink, quickly showered and pulled on a summer frock that zipped up the front and sandals I don't need a bra but I thought I had. Carrie needs Tom. She's bonded to him and he is one of the few people she trusts right now ... Yes. It turns out that her stepfather had been molesting and raping her for the last six years ... I know, it's awful ... OK, I'll drop Brett off. Thanks Mrs. Nilsen," He smiled and disconnected the call. "She said OK," he grinned, at his friend."Thanks Derek! She really needs me," said Tom as he looked at the girl lying in fetal position on the couch."So, Tom, can you stay?" smiled Sandy, as she. And don’t lie to me,” she added. The girl looked at the floor and Jim spoke up, “We were just having a bit of a cuddle.” “I warned you not to lie. What were these doing on the floor of the van?” and she held up a packet of Durex. I should have kept quiet but I was incensed and rushed forward yelling at Jim, “You cheating, lying bastard.” Janine stopped me and then went over to the girl, “What is your name?” The girl looked totally confused. “Ellie.” she murmered. Right you, go home now.