When Ray and Molly returned, Ray's side effects of absorbing abilities flared up again halfway through the trip. As before, they were resolved without incident. By the time they reached the mansion, Molly's hair was slightly disheveled and her cheeks faintly flushed. She took a while to compose herself and cover it up.

No one else noticed—but Jess had gone out with Ray just yesterday. She noticed it at once.

Twisting her shapely hips, she sauntered over and deliberately sniffed at Molly. Cover