Remember, parents only know what you let them know. Just relax and let me do the talking. Oh, and you may want to throw some clothes on unless she is ...sed to you being naked around guys.”“Ok.” I said panicked.The whole thing felt dirty but sneaky. I liked the idea of my older boyfriend coming to the door while my mother walked in. The whole thing made me want to throw it in my mother’s face.“Paula, you here?!” My mother yelled.Nick and I walked into the living room and my Mom stopped dead. The. "If I could help you get a big drug dealer in jail, will you help me?" Help you how? We are going to take you to the hospital." More help than that." I again looked at the others and remained silent."Leave us," the lieutenant said to the sergeant and policewoman.When they were gone, I said, "My mom's a junky and I hate my life. If I help you, will you help us? Will you give us that witness protection thing and give us some money and get my mom off drugs?"I thought the lieutenant was going to. Polk, eying the new dish speculatively. ‘My finest pate,’ Anthony replied. ‘Finely-minced liver, with orange peel and ginger, mixed with my own secret seasoning.’ He winked to the matronly woman. ‘I dare say it will not last until the main course, but it will satisfy and leave you begging for more.’ ‘Ooo . . . .’ Anthony stepped back, prideful heart beating as his guests all but set upon the new treat like vultures upon a fresh kill. His return to the kitchen was scarcely noticed. The pate was. Brock tempted fate by leaning forward and kissing her on the cheek."I love you," he whispered. Meredith's lip twitched slightly. He couldn't tell if it was a small smile or if she was trying to keep the drool from soaking her pillow. He pretended it was a smile.He spent a little longer than usual in the shower and wrapped a towel around his waist when before he exited the bathroom. It wasn't unheard of to find Randi snuggled in with Meredith on some mornings.Meredith was still alone in bed when.