“21 now? What happened to Melinda?” he says passing her the mashed potatoes.
“I can see why the numbers are so important. It’s easier to dehumanize them when you’re treating them as animals.”
“You say that with something other than your usual scorn for the process.”
“I found it invigorating.”
“My, isn’t that surprising?”
“I suppose if you can find your sadistic side, so can I. And as far as the girl goes, I suspect she enjoyed it on some level.”
“So, you conducted the complete examination?”
“I fisted her ass, yes, if that’s what you’re wanting to know.”
“Well, you do surprise me. It wasn’t two weeks ago you said you’d never go that far. You figured you’d fake it.”
“Maybe I’m beginning to understand her choice… not that I’d ever agree that it’s the right thing for any woman, I’m un
