I had just gotten out of the shower when the doorbell rang.

I was home by myself, my husband and son having left late that afternoon for a weekend fishing trip. Which meant I was going to have a three-day weekend all to myself, and I sure was looking forward to it.

I had no special plans — just to sleep late and enjoy myself, maybe go to the mall, or out for a drink with my girlfriends. I also had a special toy in my underwear drawer that I could use to entertain myself, if the need arose. It would just be a welcome break from my usual housewifely routine.

The unexpected sound of the doorbell made me jump. I couldn’t imagine who it could be, as it was almost nine in the evening. I hastily finished drying myself, then grabbed my blue terrycloth bathrobe and threw it on.

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