Debbi Caged !

G-Rod and the King stepped forward carrying a low slung wire cage with a hardboard base, used for transporting animals. "You should just about fit in there No-E" said Jody. "We borrowed if from my cousin who works at a vet. Don't worry, we cleaned it out" added Lynn with a laugh. "Don't say we never do any of the dirty work !"

"But what ? Why ? I'm not getting in that" protested Debbi as G-Rod lifted the flap at the back. "It's for your grand entrance" explained Jody. "You're a dangerous wild animal. G-Rod and the King will carry you in and parade you around."

"No" said Debbi again, even as she was getting down on all fours to ascertain if it was possible to crawl through the gap. Once she was inside, G-Rod fastened the flap closed. "Hey" shouted Debbi. "There, I said she'd fit ok" smiled a satisfied Jody. "Yeah, but she's going to need heels with strap fastenings so they don't slip off while she's in there" observed Lynn as she walked around the cage. Debbi was acutely aware of the view she must be presenting to anyone who happened to be behind her, which at this moment was G-Rod and the King. "Will it mess with her ears and whiskers though ?" wondered Jody. "No, they'll bounce back once she gets out and the tail can be shoved to one side" decided Lynn.

Debbi felt exposed, uncomfortable and claustrophobic all at the same time and just wished they would get on with whatever this grand entrance was supposed to be. But there was another delay as the door to the sports hall opened and the college janitor walked in. "What's going on here ? Nobody told me there was an evening booking" he claimed. "Oh, hi Joe. We cleared it with the office. It's in the diary" explained Jody. "Another late night" complained Joe, moving closer. "Sorry about there. And there'll be quite a few of them over the next couple of weeks. I hope they'll pay you overtime" said Jody.

"What's all this anyway ? Why's there a naked lady in a cage ?" The curiosity of the retiree supplementing his pension was aroused. He was close enough now to see Debbi clearly. "We're starting our rehearsals for the upcoming Telethon. Miz No-E's going to be the star of the show" announced Jody proudly. "That's the lady who comes to teach classes on Thursdays." Joe recognized Debbi as he circled her cage. They had often exchanged pleasantries when he signed her in if he was covering reception. "Yes, that's why you'll see her car's still in the car park" said Lynn.

"Bloody funny rehearsal" was Joe's considered opinion. "It'll become clear when you watch the program Joe. We'll let you know when it'll be on" answered Jody. "I can't see my missus letting me watch anything like that" said Joe sadly. "You'll have to pop in and watch more of our rehearsals then, we'll be here quite a bit" suggested Lynn. "I might just do that" agreed Joe, thinking it might make the late finish worthwhile. "Um, excuse me. But can we get on with it ? It's not exactly comfortable in here " moaned Debbi, who was beginning to cramp up. "I'll leave you to it then" said Joe, taking the hint !