He noticed Heather was also wearing a nightgown and wondered if the two ladies had decided to just have a pajama day at home. Playing hooky from school and work? Maybe that was why Mishka was so on edge? She felt guilty?

After he kicked off his boots he followed Heather into the living room. Mishka was there sitting on the couch.

"I'm sorry if I said or did anything to upset you earlier." Ed said to her.

"No Ed, the fault was all mine. I'm afraid I'm a bit nervous about what we're asking you to do," she replied. "I wasn't as ready as I thought I was."

"Ready...