"And you are sure this girl will go with you, even though she has strong feelings for the magical one." Samael asked Lance.

"Yes, I'm positive, I can be very persuasive," he smiled. Samael seemed please with the report but was still uncertain this boy could complete the job alone.

"I've brought someone in to make sure there are no mistakes." Lance's face fell.

"I don't need help, I can do this alone," he growled.

"I'm sure but in the event you need back up, it's always good to have a..what do the humans say?" Samael's red eyes searched for the word.."oh...plan B." Just then, a girl appeared from in the doorway and she was stunning. She was tall, very curvaceous with shiny black hair that fell to her waist. Her eyes glowed yellow, her full red lips called to Lance. Samael watched with keen interest noting that Lance seemed to lust after her and he was thrilled for that was his plan. He knew that Lance would feel threatened by a male so he called for a female this time. If Lance didn't complete his task, she would make sure things were done according to plan.

"My name is Sheba, and you are Lance," she purred. She was next to him instantaneously running her finger along his cheek. Lance's eyes were drooping, his jeans bulging with his obvious display of arousal. Samael too was aroused but in a different sort of way. He was simply thinking of the moment when he would have Abbie, M.J. and Vicki before him as he took their powerful souls from them as he prepared to enter the world as a very powerful god.

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After spending time with the children and assuring them that Vicki was fine, Henry tucked them all in while Vicki settled into a hot bath. Her muslces were no longer sore but she looked like hell. She still felt in her heart that Abbie was holding back but at least they'd made progress of sorts. Closing her eyes, she lay back and dozed for a bit in the hot, soothing water. While dozing, Vicki too had a dream. This one, however, was erotic and involved Henry. Soon, Vicki was awakened by the shifting of water as Henry climbed in with her. She felt his cool body on her warm skin and she sighed as Henry wrapped his arms around her. She lay her head in the curvuture of his neck while he kissed her temple softly.

"At least she talked to us," Vicki finally said knowing that too was on Henry's mind.

"Yes, she did but I feel like.."

"There's something else?" Vicki finished. She felt him nod in aggreement and sighed again when his hands found their way to her breasts. His thumbs rubbed her taut nipples rolling them under the warm, soapy water. The slick feeling the soap gave her breasts enhanced the sensations rushing throughout her body tenfold. Feeling Henry grow hard behind her, she wiggled against him to let him know she was more than ready. She needed this release along with the feeling of closeness their lovemaking gave her.

"Henry," she stopped and turned," have I tasted different?" Vicki was referring to the news she might be pregnant.

"I haven't noticed," Henry answered thoughtfully, "but I don't see how you could be pregnant. I thought Gwen always gave you your shot. Did you miss one?" Vicki thought for a moment, tilting her head to one side and frowning.

"Not that I recall. Are you upset about it? That I may be pregnant?"

"Me?" Henry smiled,"I'm never upset about babies, you know that." Vicki smiled weakly and wondered if she'd missed any symptoms but couldn't recall anything at the moment.

"I'm kinda old to be poppin' out kids dontcha think?" she teased.

"YOU..what about me?" They both laughed at the irony and got out of the bathtub deciding that a nice long lovemaking session was what they both needed to feel better.

"And besides, we need to celebrate." Henry told her.

"Celebrate?" she said as he dried her off.

"Yes, not only did Abbie have a breakthrough but, " he said putting his hand on her stomach, "we may have a new addition to be thankful for."

Unfortunately, the celebration would be short-lived....