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“I mean, I grew up with a great family and never really had anything bad happen to me.”

The way Cassidy explained that made it seem like she was apologizing.

“Cassidy, why on earth would you feel sorry about that?”

“I don’t. Not really. I mean…” Cassidy grunted with frustration.

Rebecca reached out and caressed Cassidy’s cheek. “Never feel guilty about having a good life, baby. Be happy. Hell, be proud of that fact.”

Cassidy brought Rebecca’s hand to her lips and pressed a kiss to her palm. “I’m so sorry for everything you’ve been through.”

“You’re sweet. Now, tell me about Cassidy Giles.”

Cassidy’s charming smile turned confused. “How did you know my last name?”

Rebecca chuckled. “The same way I knew your first name. If people enter my club, I know about them.”

“Does that mean you did a background check on me?”

There was no bitterness in Cassidy’s question, just pure curiosity.

“Actually, you were a guest of a member. So, only the basics were done. Nothing too invasive,” Rebecca winked.

“Were you tempted? I mean, after we, you know, in the Pink room?”

“I’m interested now, baby. I’m asking you to tell me about you. I don’t want to read some report. I want to hear your voice telling me what you were like as a child.”

Cassidy gave her a toothy smile. “I don’t know. I was a tomboy. I guess I still am,” she shrugged sheepishly. “I used to walk around without a shirt.” She looked down at her small tits. “Guess I could still do that now.”

“Um, no, you can’t. I don’t want to have to bitch slap every woman that looks at you,” Rebecca joked.

Cassidy grinned again. “I may like watching that.”

Rebecca rolled her eyes. “Tell me more.”

“Okay, let’s see.” Cassidy repositioned herself and laid her head on Rebecca’s naked thigh. “I used to love helping my dad whenever he was cutting wood or fixing the cars.”

“I thought your dad was a lawyer.”

Cassidy looked up at her with those bicolored eyes. “He is. But he always made it a point to be with us. He wasn’t interested in making the big money. He was more interested in helping those who didn’t have as much. Family was important to him and my mom. We spent a lot of time together. Of course, as a teenager, I thought it was lame. But, now, I’m grateful that they made us do that.”

“That’s beautiful.” It was something Rebecca wished she could have had. Before their death, her parents were always present and loving. She wondered if she would have been resentful of having to spend so much time with them had they lived. “Do you have siblings?”

“Yeah, I have a big brother. We don’t see each other much. He lives in the midwest now of all places. He’s busy with his life. Has a wife and kids and I get that. At least I get to see him and my niece and nephew on the holidays when they come to mom and dad’s place.” She tinkered with Rebecca’s bellyring. “What about you? Have any brothers or sisters?”

“No, I’m an only child.” Rebecca ran her fingers through Cassidy’s soft hair. “When did you know you were gay?” She was changing the subject and knew Cassidy accepted that when she smiled and answered without question.

“I’m pretty sure I’ve known since I was a little sperm swimming around looking for a place to dock.”

Rebecca laughed. “Oh, God. You’re a nut!”

“I’m serious!” Cassidy joined in on the laughter. “I’ve always known. I never felt different or anything. I just knew that I liked girls. I mean, I knew girls who like boys, girls who liked girls, boys who liked girls, boys who liked boys. It was all normal to me.”

“Different generation,” Rebecca mumbled.

Cassidy leaned over and kissed Rebecca’s tummy. “Maybe. I guess it’s easier to accept these days.”

“Easier to understand,” Rebecca corrected. “There are still people out there that don’t approve.”