Chapter Six
Stood Up
“How will I know when you want out?” I said to Ellen as I arranged the multiple chain sets on the floor under her. “I forgot to ask before.”
No response. I suspect she was sulking because of my extended absence.
“So,” I continued. “I now have the little accessories I promised. I got sidetracked by your buddy in the closet. You forgot to close her door, so she was looking for a drink and some first aid,” I said, watching Ellen closely. She probably had her eyes closed and wasn’t talking anyway, with the gag in her mouth. “Don’t worry, all is well,” I assured her. “She’s pretty perky, but back as we left her. Says she’s only eighty percent done, whatever that means.”
A grunt from behind the gag. It occurred to me that she had, of course, heard Duet’s screams and kne
