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Session VIII: A New Week
The Therapy App left me alone on Saturday, which I was partly happy about because I had to deal with the normal family stuff. But it also frustrated me because I was already needing another spanking and my encounter with Reverend Rusk had left me horny and craving another session like my one with Dr. Gupta. I was still feeling frustrated when I got up on Sunday morning and then got Alison, Jeff, and Sarah up for church. There was no way that Bob would be going.
It was a cold, drizzly day, but I wore a dress anyway. Somehow I felt like I had to dress up for the Reverend. The kids, like they always do, dressed casually. I didn't feel like arguing.
To say I was distracted when we got there was a serious understatement. As Cheryl led the service, I couldn't help but think about my therapy session on Friday. I vividly remembered the embarrassment I'd felt as I'd told her about my dream and my shame as I had lowered my pants at her command. I kept replaying the feeling of laying across her lap and the strength of her hands as the spanked me. And God help me, as I knelt, all I could think of was to imagine kneeling in front of Cheryl as she spread her legs for me.
My panties were soaked by the end of Mass, I'm sure my pantyhose were too. I had hoped to just quickly sneak out at the end, but the final song was one of Sarah's favorites and I couldn't make her miss it. And so we wound up in the line heading out the door, waiting our turn to say "good morning" to the priest. I kept looking around for an excuse to leave the line at the same time as I was trying to keep my kids corralled. Alison was reasonable, thankfully. But Jeff and Sarah had the fidgets. And after the way I'd fidgeted through the service, I couldn't really criticize them.
When we reached the front of the line, Cheryl talked to each of my kids first, asking them each something that showed that she paid attention to her parish and what happened to its members. Then she held out her hand toward me, "And Pamela, its good to see you back. Sorry you've been away for a while." Her hand held mine after we shook. It was warm and strong and I couldn't help but think of where it had last touched me.
"Well, you know, life gets crazy sometimes, but I'm trying to get it back on track."
"That's good to hear. It's sometimes hard to correct oneself. You need help. That's why we're here."
"Um, true. Your sermon was good today by the way."
"Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I wrote it Friday afternoon after a counseling session that went very well. I think I was inspired."
I blushed. "Er, that's good. I guess we're all the beneficiaries."
"Yes, definitely, Pamela. But you didn't think I was too strict in places?"
"No," I laughed nervously. "Not if that's what you think we need."
"So how have you been, Pamela. Are you following your dreams?"
I felt my knees go weak. For a moment I imagined that everyone around would know what we were talking about, that she was announcing that I dreamt about going down on another woman. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that no one really knew. The conversation was completely innocent on the outside. "No, I don't think so," I managed to say, "too many things get in the way."
"Well, you know my number, Pam. Call me if you need help stripping those things away."
"Um, I've got to get going, Reverend. The kids are going to start misbehaving."
She laughed. "Okay, see you soon, Pamela."
"Have a good day, Cheryl."
I let Alison drive. I was too nervous. I didn't breathe easily again until we'd pulled out of the church parking lot in the car.
On the way home my phone buzzed. It was a text message from "Therapy" and read only, "Make sure they *all* go. You stay." I had no idea what that meant until I got home. When we got into the house Bob greeted us all with a big smile.
"Hey. Anyone want to go to the movies? I got four free tickets."
"Cool!" Jeff said, unusually excited. He mentioned the latest thriller that he wanted to see.
"Yeah, I want to see that too," Bob said.
"I can't go," Alison said. "I need to go to Deb's house to work on a project. Can I borrow your car, mom?"
"I think so, Ali," I said, my head spinning a bit. "Wait a minute: Where'd you win these passes, Bob?"
"The cinema called, then sent tickets right to my phone. I thought it was junk at first but they said they were testing a new system for ticket sales."
"Oh," I said a little stunned. The message on my phone made sense now.
"I want to go too," Sarah chimed in.
"What about you, honey?" Bob asked.
"I don't think so. I've got laundry to deal with."
"Can I use your car, Mom?" Ali asked again.
"Yes, I guess so."
"Are you sure you don't want to go?" Bob asked me.
"No, I can't."
"Okay, Sarah and Jeff said, just the three of us. We'll leave in 15."
They all disappeared in different directions.
My phone buzzed again; it was the Therapy App this time. "Click here when they are gone," the screen showed. Underneath was the text, "Don't change your clothes. You look good." I blushed and then started wondering about how it knew what I looked like.
A second later Ali reappeared in torn jeans and a tight t-shirt. I was suddenly aware of just how big my little girl was getting. She just grabbed my keys, grabbed her coat, but didn't put it on, called out a quick, "see ya," and was out the door.
I did actually have laundry to do, so I collected it out of the hampers and took it all down to the laundry in the basement, sorting the whites into the washer and the colors for the next wash. I was still there when Bob stuck his head in the doorway and said, "we're out of here, honey. See you after the movie."
"Okay. Have a good time!" I called back. I started the washer and then went upstairs to get my phone. I pulled it out and pushed the button. It immediately responded with "Put on a cup of coffee then sit and wait." What could I do? I put on the coffee.
Ten or so minutes later the front door opened. Startled, I got up front the kitchen table and went into the living room. Jennifer Edelman was standing inside the door, taking off her big winter coat. A backpack lay casually on the floor next to her. She wasn't at all dressed for the weather either: she was wearing a mid-thigh length, pleated plaid skirt and a tight white blouse. Knee-high socks were her only leg coverings. Her lips were bright red, her makeup playful and slutty. Her hair pleated into two braids. She looked like a private-school girl in a porn movie.
And God help me, she looked hot to me.