PROTECTION - ongoing

Had a day off, my characters were taking control of the novel, turning it into some kind of ongoing orgy that certainly hadn't been my intention. As I approach the end of chapter nine I'm preparing the three gals and their partner Jerry for different surroundings: things are going to change dramatically. They're driving hundreds of miles north to visit the grave of the gals' mother - and they don't know what's coming. Hey, it's going to be sad, but authority must be asserted. They've had enough pleasure for now, so hard times are ahead, and at least one ghastly shock. I hate being evil to my characters, it's the worst part of writing stories, but an author has got to do what an author has got to do. Amen.