And I had put her in her crib.Suddenly, she grabbed the rug that ran beneath my feet and yanked it outfrom under me. I fell backwards onto the bed, on...o something that had acrinkly feel to it. I looked around and realized I was on a changing pad.Kaylie then appeared in front of me."Dad has always told mom that you seemed strange growing up. Then, I saw youbefore you left my room. You thought I was sleeping. I saw you starelongingly at the diapers and at my closet. I even heard you say, 'I. But I realized that being alone is not the best way to go through life.” Katie said softly, “Johnnie, she was a fool to do what she did. You deserved better than that, and you’re right, being alone is no way to go through life.” She sat next to me and said, “I’m going to tell you something that I haven’t told anybody else, because I’m ashamed. I was an MP in the Army. My roommate had a boyfriend, an officer, a married one. She was tired of all the games, and told me one night she was tempted. He needed something to eat. Vera nodded and disappeared out the door. Ten minutes later she was back."Here ... eat this," she commanded. She handed him a white paper bag that was still hot to the touch. He peeked inside and discovered the wonderful aroma of the infamous "Breakfast Bagel," complete with egg, bacon and a steaming, whole wheat bagel. He looked up at the older woman and smiled."You sure know how to look after me, Vera," he smiled."Yes ... well ... it looks like what you need is. I had found her the job.But Bill, had he never felt the urge to even wear a bra and panties? Washe really the last man standing? I didn't know of any other men in townand he had been the busiest mechanic in town until about a week ago.There were rumours he was cheating on Karen.I thought I would drop in to see Karen."I have never understood how you and Bill have resisted the tide in thistown, but there are rumours going around that Bill is cheating on you," Isaid."Well you have to be prepared.