The following day, after breakfast, Clarice was having a conversation with Demetria in the living room.

Clarice said, "I would like to ask for your permission."

"What for?" Demetria asked.

"I want to go home today to visit my family. I have this sudden urge to see them," Clarice replied.

"Sure no problem. Are you going to reveal everything to them today?" Demetria asked.

"Yeah, hopefully so. It all depends on the situation though," Clarice replied. "I may spend the night there. I will see ...