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SCOTT

Mom and Dad had come to visit the grandchild during which we discussed the Bonding Ceremony and what we expected to occur there. Dad asked Mom if she'd like to have one as well and she said it sounded like it would be a meaningful commitment to make, one to another. We'd eaten supper and Mom and the other slaves were in the house while Julia fed Lucas and then they'd change his diaper and put him down for the night. Dad and I were out in the spa relaxing, enjoying a glass of wine.

"Dad, do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"

"As long as you know I won't guarantee an answer."

"Was Memorial Day the first time you and Mom ever had sex outside of your marriage?"

Dad looked at me for a few moments, deciding if he wanted to answer, then said. "I strayed once when I was younger and more foolish than I am now, just after Cindy was born. Your mother forgave me, thank God, or I would have missed out on the best damn part of my life. As far as I know, she's never stepped out on me befo