" But"--said Villefort, and then suddenly checking himself, he was silent; then he continued, "Your pardon, sire," he said, bowing, "my zeal carried m...e away. Will your majesty deign to excuse me?" Speak, sir, speak boldly," replied Louis. "You alone forewarned us of the evil; now try and aid us with the remedy." Sire," said Villefort, "the usurper is detested in the south; and it seems to me that if he ventured into the south, it would be easy to raise Languedoc and Provence against him." Yes,. .. Peter had talked his bosses to spend some big dollars and he had a traveling showroom of an extended van. Three of the latest chairs, a super desk, a regular secretary’s desk, and two of the latest file cabinets. Driving the van was not the highlight of his life, but sales were so improved that the super honcho had called him to headquarters to help design the next six vans for the entire country. On this trip he would set up Dorthy and Jean in the office/van. They rehearsed using desk. He's avoiding any closeness with you for the same reason. His friends, his skating friends, going out and enjoying a movie--all of it. He's trying to shut down emotionally so he won't feel the pain. I don't think I have to tell you how unhealthy that is." No, you don't." I'm warning you, Sophia, this will not be easy. You might have to goad him. Get him mad, get him unhappy, get him amorous, but you probably will have to force the issue. And, when it all comes out, it is not going to be pretty.. A fantasy. We've both wanted to do it with you here. For a long time." You ... but ... so last night, that was just..." No, no. It's different. That was something I knew you wanted to do. This ... I'm not so sure." You're not the only fucking one. I'm naked in bed with your husband."Rissa paused, and then spoke again. "I know. I know, Jamie. Could I try to explain, before you run off?" Might as well, Rissa. I'm naked, and sure as fuckin' hell awake." Look, ever since the beginning, we've both.