When we were done, I was exhausted. My eyes remained shut. I must have fell asleep, because next I remember Mercy's lips were on mine. She chortled, "I wasn't sure if you were alive, so I was ready for a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, but since you ARE alive, it was only a kiss. Are you OK?"

I stretched, feeling invigorated, and grinned, "Never better. You guys were awesome."

David winked at me, "Sonia, I suggest we go eat something and then return for another hour of fun." I smilingly agreed. I went to my room, dressed casually, and David drove us to The Common Good. Either the food was excellent or...