Robert radiated a smile and wave to a group of cheerleaders as the garage quickly filled up. Meanwhile Derek had left long ago. He didn't wait for her sister as usual. Despite this, Ella was distinct from anyone else he knew. She wasn't like his sister. Carmen will never play with herself in the sitting room when everyone is at home.

When Carmen got there, he had to keep it cool or else his super-sensitive sister would know he was up to something. He trusted her to keep his secret, and she did, but he didn't want to make her part of his plan. His logical thinking was that the...