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She percolated with energy and seemed to be in constant motion, as was her usual way, unless she’s had a couple of drinks.
    “ If I didn’t know any better, I’d think you had gotten laid recently,” Cat said, scanning me up and down. “You’re looking sexy today.”
    “Um , thanks?”
    “ You have the best clothes here, Lane. Love the red leather skirt you’re wearing. Have it in my size?”
    “Of course I do. We just got an order in yesterday. However, if you ’re dropping in out of the blue ... something’s up.”
    She sighed heavily and followed me to the back.
    “Did you and Kev have another fight?” I sat down in front of my computer to input the numbers for the day.
    She perched on the side of the desk and bounced her right knee. “No, it’s just that he wants me to give up my apartment. I mean, I’m never there and we could use the extra money but...”
    “But?” I said, raising my eyebrow and peering up.
    “Sometimes I think he’s just too nice.”
    “What the hell does that mean? Not aggressive enough sexually or he always lets you have your way?”
    “Well ... I don’t know. No to either, really. Sexually, we switch and that works for both of us.”
    “Oh, really now?”
    She smacked my arm and we both laughed.
    “Come on, Cat. You are the most feminine Domme I have ever known. Actually, you are the only Domme I know.” I chuckled. “I guess I just imagine the women to be bigger and tougher.”
    “Don’t kid yourself, I can be tough.” She stood and paced a few steps.
    I shook my head and said, “No doubt. So if it’s not the sex and getting your way— I just had a thought.”
    “What?” She stepped around to the other side of the desk, and ran her fingers along the papers in stacks upon the shelf. “Are you always this neat?”
    “Clutter drives me crazy and I like to be able to find what I’m looking for quickly.”
    “You should come over to my place and help me get organized. That’s part of why I like having my place. I have my own space for my clutter.”
    “Could it be that you think you don’t deserve Kevin’s love?”
    “Now you’re sounding like Jacqs.” Cat crossed her arms and leaned back against the wall by the desk.
    “Jacqs has a good sense of these things. I know what your mother is like, and I can relate. Don’t let her judgment of you impact your relationship with Kev. Here’s my advice. Let his love in. Stop fighting against it. The man’s devoted to you and lets you be you. What more do you want?” And he’s not married, I thought.
    “But I can be a cranky bitch sometimes. And he still—”
    “ Loves you? We all have our moods.” I stopped typing and caught her eye, “You have that look Cat. Don’t do something stupid.”
    “ Yeah, I know, I know. Thanks, Lainie. I won’t.” She pushed off the wall and perch on the corner of the desk again.
    “Good. Is the atmosphere at Babes in Tattooland any better?”
    She rose again and strolled around touching different items in the office. “The owner finally had the good sense to hire a female manager named Dallas. I never could understand having an all-female tattoo shop with a male manager? Dallas is great. Tracy on the other hand continues to be a raving bitch. At least her station isn’t right next to mine anymore. However she still tries to pilfer the walk-ins when it’s my turn.”
    She turned back , faced me, and continued, “Oh yeah get this, I overheard her complain to Dallas that I shouldn’t be allowed to work there because I don’t have a single tattoo.” Cat laughed and said, “Dallas said to her that having tattoo’s on your body doesn’t make you a good artist. If it did, Tracy would be the best. She didn’t say that last part.” She sat in the extra chair, crossed her legs, and shook her right foot.
    “How do you manage to sit still for so long while you’re working?” I asked, watching her bounce around.
    “It calms me.”
    “That’s good. I’m with you on