*Many Years Ago…*

Willow said nothing as Mary ran her hand across her bare back. “Willow, are you sure you want this?” Mary asked, and Willow shook her head after a pause.

“…No,” Willow grumbled. “I thought that this kind of touching would make me feel better.”

“Massages don’t really relieve stress if you don’t let yourself be…de-stressed?” Mary shook her head. “What I’m saying is, are you sure about ...