Christian’s admission that he had stolen as a child was unexpected, but not shocking. Replying to why she had asked the question Serena said Nikki had told her about a man who stole things, not for financial gain but for the thrill of the act. Looking at her husband with an inquiring grin Serena asked “Do you think it’s right that he does something like that?... I know it’s stealing but it’s not really hurting anyone…”<br/><br/>As she asked the question Serena felt a tingle of excitement, one that she probably shouldn’t have. She was intentionally involving Christian in Nicholas’ silly games without his knowledge, she seemed unable to prevent herself from continuing down the path of deception. Watching her husband, waiting for his reply, the thought of him having no clue of what she was doing in secret was thrilling to the point that she felt enlivened, aroused even.<br/><br/>Serena now wished she had arranged to meet Nicholas earlier, rather than having to wait until the afternoon. Her time spent with her husband felt confining, she was looking forward to whatever mischievous prank Nicholas had in store.<br/>