“They are rather embarrassing,” Debra softly remarked.“You will get used to them. As well as living here, this is where you’ll be entertaining... some of our more affluent clients, along with your responsibilities in the regular motel rooms,” Tomas told Debra.Just then there was a knock on the door. Tomas walked over and opened it, allowing Holly to walk in as he said, “I was just showing your sister her new apartment.”Holly had never seen the apartment and was a little shocked herself to see all. However, my mother’s protocol called for me to be honest and explicit in my speech. I wasn’t sure how that applied to strangers. I knew we could embellish if we wanted to make his day as long as no one would believe him if he told them. I decided to try honesty instead.It was a strangely refreshing concept.“The collars are a constant reminder that we are in Summer School and have to obey my mom,” I told him. He asked me what I meant, and I clarified. “At the start of the Summer, we had a big. And since it hasn’t happened I don’t see why you’re so upset. After all you didn’t want to be near me if I remember your words from the cabin correctly.” He stands up and turns around, there is now anger in his eyes. He grabs me by the shoulders.“Don’t you understand what I’m saying at all! Damnit baby girl, I do want to collar you, more than I have ever wanted anything, you have managed to worm your cute little ass into my heart, a place I swore no woman would ever go. Seeing the pain that I. Even if it means we can’t have a physical relationship.”“That’s the problem. Would you really be satisfied with a platonic one, Jeff?” He regarded her in silence. “Would you?”“Umm...”“Well -- I don’t think I would, and I doubt you would either. I can live without being in a relationship. But -- if I’m going to be in one, I want it to be a full one -- a steady, committed one between us -- and a physical one.” He continued regarding her. “Well?”“I don’t know if I could. The thought of gay sex.