They all collapsed on the sofa, sweating and out of breath. ‘Helen really was right! You guys are absolute fucking machines!’ ‘So what did Helen... tell you about us?’ they both asked. ‘I told you ladies never share their discussions about men.’ ‘Well this is going to be an exception to that rule!’ Rob said as he began to tickle her. Joe joined in the tickling and before long Mary said ‘Uncle’ They stopped tickling her and waited for an answer. ‘Which one did each of you fuck? Was it Helen or. " I was wondering ... whether you might do a couple of hours a week for me?" Oh ... I don't know. I hadn't thought about it."The woman's face dropped. "Pity ... I hoped..." No, it's not that I ... I mean, I really hadn't thought about it. I honestly don't know what I will be doing. I'll give it some thought, though. Perhaps I could pop in to see you later in the week."She brightened immediately, "That would be lovely, dear."Dulcie approved of Delia doing some housework for Edna. "I think the. . They shouldn’t be allowed to get away with this.”“True, but I don’t think the world works that way.”She touched my arm and left me alone, with my anger growing once more. I couldn’t believe those animals were going to get away with it. I stomped to my next class and threw myself into a seat. It was French so I was able to sit alone and stew. I didn’t take in any of the lesson. In fact, I didn’t take in much until lunch when I ate alone. I was sure all my friends could feel the anger radiating. With a few drinks in me, I started to look more intently on my friend and lover. My curiosity was working overtime. I wanted to know more about him. But right before I was about to ask him to elaborate on his life, he spoke up.“I need to get downtown tomorrow for a meeting, Bryce. Can you drop me off?” he asked directly.“Ummm…sure, Buck. Where do you need to go and what time do you need to be there?” I asked.Pulling a business card from his pocket, he said, “Some lawyer’s office in.