That’s what I did when I helped my two friends.”“What business, if I may ask?”“One is running a bed-and-breakfast in Vermont. The other one ...has her own architectural firm here in Chicago. I provided, what I guess you would call, venture capital, though without taking a permanent equity stake.”“What other investing do you do?”“All retail through a discount broker. Mostly technology stocks, but I diversify with consumer goods and retail.”“As a new friend, I’ll tell you that the game is rigged at. Their captor was obviously veryskilled and cunning, making escape that much more difficult. And the fact that they were all as naked as the day they were borndidn?t help matters any. The women waited roughly half an hour in confusion and fear before Arcade strutted into the room alongside Miss Locke.He pointed what looked like a T.V remote at Tigra.The women could see Tigra?s eyes shoot wide open insurprise and she began to squirm wildly as much as her bonds would allow,though no one could tell. There is so much life that I need to learn about," then looking at me tenderly, "Tommy. Can you teach me? All of that kind of stuff?"I just nodded my head and smiled at her."Honey. There's no reason for you to think Tom has done anything bad or nasty. The whole experience actually made him a much better man. A more considerate lover as you are learning."Then letting out a loud heavy sigh, Tara started again, "Sweetheart. After you were born and after what your father did, I did not want to have. And then spend the weekend with him." I said."That's fine with me...Amy?" Dad said with a smile."I like the idea" Mom said with a smile.I just gabbed the phone again."It's a deal! I'm out exactly at 3 PM!" I said happy."I'll be there...cya tomorrow."He hang up, I just couldn't wait, I was going to spend my weekend with Kain.Friday came and school time had just ended so I just stood outside on the grass with some friends, some highly doubting that Kain would actually come, others doubting that.