"I missed a spot," Jake said casually.He kneeled down and pressed the barrel of the rifle against the side of her undamaged left breast, just under he...r armpit. The rifle butt almost touched the ground as he held it so that its fiery discharge would carve a trail of pain and agony clear across the front of her chest, through both of her breasts.Jake pulled the trigger and watched Beth's breast explode as the bullet tore through her tender flesh, shattered her breastbone and passed through her. "Raj bathed me then, as he had been instructed to do. I could have done it easily myself, but that would have been incorrect."Does this please you?" he asked me, massaging my breasts with his soapy hands."I don't know." I looked at him, naked in the small shower with me, standing so close that our bodies were in constant contact. "I am not permitted to engage in sexual activity with anyone but Mr. Harrison." I knew that as surely as I knew the water was wet."I understand." He moved his hands. .. You ... I mean...”“Here you go,” I said, grabbing the bowl of condoms I had beside my door. “Don’t ever be embarrassed to ask for condoms. There’s too much weirdness going on in this world to not use one every time. Better take a few. If you’re good the first time she’ll want more.”“Gosh! Thanks. I was afraid they were just spoofing or trying to catch us.”“Not a chance. Just never force a partner and always use a condom.”“Yes, sir. I mean, thanks, Terry.” The condom business picked up after. She said, "I nominate Andy and Charlie as our co-leaders." Mom Janice seconded the nomination. There was no one else and we were elected by voice vote. Andrea was closest and I gave her a gentle shove forward.Grandpop smiled at her and took his seat next to Grandmother. Andrea said, "We are back to the question of continuing the expedition or returning. When the question comes it will be continue or return rather than yes or no." I stood. "I recognize Charles."I said, "Thank you, madam.