Chapter Four
Tracy drove back to the Marte’s condo in the morning. Keith went into the office early and Chloe was lounging around.
“Honey, I’m home!” Tracy announced.
Chloe jogged over and hugged her. “We missed you, really, we did. I actually did not sleep very well at all. So, if I’m a little zombie-esque today, that’s why.”
“That’ll make two of us. I’m so tired. In two days we walked forty miles.”
Chloe said, “I love the flowers in your hair, though, they’re wilting a little bit. Nice colors.”
Tracy said, “Can you pull them out?”
She sat on the floor while Chloe carefully undid Demetria’s handiwork. Chloe asked, “So, what was it like down there?”
Tracy plopped on the couch and put her head in Chloe’s lap. “Well, it was really intense and interesting, and strange, at least from my prior perspective. I think I was drawn down there. It’s a farm with some cool people who live there, but of course being around Demetria is like rocket fuel, baby.” She smiled giddily.
Chloe stretched and said, “I’m glad I’m so tired, because I want to ask you something completely crazy, and it’s always easier to do that when loopy.”
Tracy just nodded, “The crazier the better.”
Chloe shrugged, “OK, here it goes. Am I one of them?”
Tracy studied her face. “You mean, like Demetria?”
Chloe was embarrassed and covered her face for a moment, then continued on, “I just wonder. Remember the shooting range?”
Tracy nodded and said. “Yeah, that really was impressive, but I bet there are lots of people that can do that.”
Chloe sighed, “Well, you know I’m always saying Dad taught me this or that… Well, he took me to the range the first time, I already knew how to shoot. I pretended like he taught me. Also I don’t really do judo. I took judo classes, but I already knew all that, and what I do, well, it’s my own thing.”
Tracy pondered different possibilities. “So, you told me your Mom’s a flake, and took off, right?”
Chloe patted Tracy’s head. “Exactly. Dad’s working his magic, now, trying to track her down. What if, she’s one of them. Dad knocked her up. Nine months later, boom out pops a super baby.”
Tracy rolled onto her side and looked up at her, and Chloe laughed, “Do you hear the ocean, cuz your ear’s on my cooch.”
Tracy laughed. “I guess being around Demetria warped my young impressionable mind.”
Chloe’s eyes got big. “Oh shit! No way! I need to hear about this.”
Tracy smiled slyly and said, “I’ll tell you, but first, I’m just going to do the Dana thing again. I’m getting better at it.”
Chloe said, “Go for it.”
Tracy put her palm on Chloe’s heart and closed her eyes. She narrated the experience, “So with Morgan, I see a really confused, mixed jumble of things. He’s divided and at odds with himself and his parents, even with me and Demetria. You, on the other hand are like a very solid, more singular thing. Very powerful, very graceful, too. I picture you as a lioness, but you are also so very gentle and sweet. When I do this with Demetria, it’s more like there’s a world inside her that starts sucking me in.”
Chloe said, “Alright, Lady, now tell me all the sexy bits. What was that like?”
Tracy said, “Ohhh. It was soooo good.” She purred. “Really super pleasurable, but also she’s always sort of working on you, teaching things, really just boom, mind blowing. Like being cracked open.”
Chloe asked, “So how did Morgan, um, fit in?”
Tracy giggled. “Very well. Repeatedly.”
Chloe guffawed, “Oh, Dude, I did not see any of this coming. I hate to admit it, but I’m super jelly. I’m not sure how I feel about the whole sexual whirlwind thing, but you’re on new turf and I’m not.”
Tracy said, “I know. I was feeling that way too, from seeing Morgan with Demetria. I didn’t really know what it was at the time, but I felt I had to just get going. I had no idea I’d end up on this road, but now that I’m on it, I like it.”
Chloe patted Tracy’s head and said, “Pardon my parochial ways. I judge ye not, but how does Richard fit into all this?”
Tracy sighed. “Yeah, here’s the thing, I hope I don’t hurt his feelings, and I hope he can actually understand the situation. I’m going to tell him, actually, I am going to invite him down there and you too, Chica! A lot of those ideas, like being jealous and possessive end up seeming pretty superfluous.”
“I might need to ponder that one. I like the idea of total sexual liberation in theory, but it scares me quite a bit for some reason. Maybe it’s just difficult to decide to jump into that particular hot tub.”
Tracy said, “I was pretty nervous at first, then it was fine, and actually really good and enlightening. It’s not just about the fucking, it’s all about the energy flow.”
Chloe asked, “Let me know if this is too, well, personal, but did you do her, or did she just do stuff to you?”
Tracy’s face turned red. “Oh, basically everything you can imagine with your dirty little mind happened.”
Chloe’s mouth opened, “Oh wow! No way. Geez. Well, that’s really something. I’m actually getting a little worked up. You know what, I think I’ll take a little trip down there with you next time.”
Tracy patted Chloe’s leg and sat up. “Good! I’m going to go take a shower.”
Chloe said, “Alright, I’ll make some brunch/lunch/breakfast. You want coffee?”
“Sounds good, no point napping now. I’m awake. Might as well try to fight sleep for the rest of the day.”
Chloe added, “Oh by the way, Richard and Berto wanted to go up to the beach this afternoon. Richard’s gonna surf.”
“Oh great! I guess I get to tell him today!” Tracy called out from the bathroom.
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