I screeched and struggled to break free of my bonds. There were three ofthem, but I didn't care. I'd kick their asses or they'd kick mine. Ineeded to ...defend myself, to prove I was still a man. The drugs had made meweak, though, and after a few minutes I stopped struggling and yelling,and began to sob."There, there, Sweetie," said Jim, patting me on the shoulder. "You've hada rough few days, but I promise things will get easier. Let's get you backto your room and I'll bring you some food. Today. I love them all. I don’t give a bugger what rumours they spread. As long as my family want to stay, they can.’ ‘I have a few rules no drugs and only grog in moderation. Everyone has to pull their weight. Everyone gets a vote on major issues, but the final say is mine.’ ‘Any questions ladies?’ he asked as he looked around at the sea of interested faces. ‘Well let me thank you for the honest answer.’ Rosita said. ‘Most of the dozen women who work here on a contract basis are either divorced. ”My rage dissipated as a fog of incredulity slowly engulfed my head. “You’re telling me that Carol chased after your father, seduced him then told you about it?” I shook my head, and yelled toward the back of the house “I can’t believe that, you’re lying to cover for that bastard. He raped my baby and if I don’t kill him, he’ll spend years getting his ass reamed in jail!”Sally tilted her head back and looked directly into my eyes, anger in hers “No! She seduced him! We talked about it and she. You're staying here." What? Why? How long?" You stay here."Mike grinned."But... For how long?" You'll know."Larry and Jimmy shrugged as they looked at me but grabbed their jackets and followed the coach. Phil went next and Mike last. "Just can't stay out of trouble, can ya?" he said as he closed the door.I stared at the closed door. Now what? There was a Denny's next to the motel. I could go over there if I got hungry, I looked down at the bed. After all, dinner was on Mike. But how long was I.