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each as a limited edition of fifty. Along with the one of her by the swimming pool was the one of her standing in the bathtub with foamy bubbles running down her body. The other three had been taken in the guest bedroom; one of her backside, along with the one of her kneeling on the bed, looking up toward the ceiling. The last one was the most sexually suggestive. She was leaning back in the leather chair and the lighting illuminated her breasts and lower torso. She was positioned with her knees spread apart, her head turned sideways and her eyes closed, making it appear as if she were napping. There was a small crowd admiring the photos. Carrie remained off to the side so she could listen in on their conversations. Much to her relief, all the comments she overheard about the photos were favorable. Everyone was either remarking about the use of the light and shadows, or about how well Louise had incorporated all the elements in the scenes to complement the shapes of Carrie's body. A few even mentioned how pretty the model was.
    "Well, look who's here." She heard a woman's voice behind her. "I see you've returned to the scene of the crime."
    "Steve! Allie!" Carrie greeted her friends with hugs and kisses.
    "So these must be the notorious photos." Allison paused for a moment while she looked them over. "My, my, my. You weren't kidding when you said they were provocative."
    One of the men admiring the photos turned around. "Well, hello there, Allison. I thought I recognized your voice."
    "Scott! Fancy meeting you here." The two shook hands and Allison made the introductions. "This is Scott Andrews. He's one of the other volunteers for the children's reading program at the library. Scott, this is Steve Hudson, my significant other, and this is Carrie Daniels. She's been my best friend since high school."
    The two men shook hands before Scott turned to Carrie. She noticed that he was quite handsome. He was tall, with salt-and-pepper hair and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses. As his eyes met hers a puzzled expression came across his face. He looked back and forth at Carrie and the photos.
    "Yes, it's me," she finally admitted and blushed. "I was the model."
    "Well, I don't know what to say." He shook Carrie's hand once again. "I've never met a nude model before."
    "Carrie and Louise go way back," explained Allison. "Carrie's a photographer as well. In fact, Louise was her mentor. So when Louise needed a model, Carrie decided to return the favor. You know, professional courtesy and all that. Carrie really doesn't make her living by posing nude for photos. It was just a one-time thing."
    "Well, you'd never know it by looking at them." Scott returned his gaze to the display. "The camera obviously loves you, and you look very natural."
    "Thank you," replied Carrie. "I was once a child model so I'm quite used to working in front of the camera. That's also how I met Louise, but that was some twenty years ago." She went on to explain that her early work as a model was what got her interested in photography, and she talked about how Louise had helped her get her career started. Scott seemed to be very interested in everything she had to say.
    "So, what's your story, Scott?"
    "I'm a software developer. I work for Morton-Evans."
    "That big defense contractor?"
    "Among other things. They make other products too. I'm involved with writing some of their educational software; the programs that schools use to help teach kids the basics. You know, reading, writing and arithmetic."
    "Is that why you volunteer at the public library?"
    "Yes. Helping to teach youngsters how to read helps create the best reading software. So, do you have any kids, Carrie?"
    "No, I'm afraid not." Her smile faded from her face. "I'd love to have them, but so far it hasn't happened. I've just ended a very long-term relationship."
    "I'm sorry to hear that."
    As Carrie and Scott continued their conversation, Steve and Allison decided to step away. Both were pleased to see that