Chapter Eight
Back To Basics
On one occasion, Penny, who was at that time strapped upright spread-eagle to multiple iron staples on the wall, was amazed to have her blindfold removed and discover a male sitting comfortably on a chair in front of her. Because of her lengthy sightlessness, it took Penny several minutes to realize that the man quietly smoking a fragrant cigar, was in fact Dr. Rheem.
“Would you like the gag removed, Penny?” Rheem asked casually.
Penny nodded.
“Good,” said Rheem. “I thought that perhaps we should have a chat, just to get caught up with things. Is there anything you want ask me, Penny?”
“Yes. But I have trouble speaking. The gags are in all the time,” Penny managed.
“I understand,” said Rheem, blowing cigar smoke to the side and not at Penny. “It’s all pa
