"Valerie was a bit disappointed at the brevity of the marriage ceremony. No promises of loving, honoring, or obeying. They stepped forward to the old ...oman, she muttered a few words that were not heard and took their hands putting them together. Then it was over. The celebration began. Atlanta and Ura decided to wed in Minion.Jackson didn't consume too much potent stuff while Valerie kept drinking the nice tasting liquid. It went to her head and she started giggling as she became drunk. She got. "That sounds like a wonderful!" Lori said scooting closer to Don. "I'll go back and tell Ed that we're heading for our place and they should follow us." Mike said as he opened the door to get out. When Mike arrived at Ed's car he walked to the passenger side window to tell him of the change in plans. Janice rolled down her window so Mike could warn them about the change when he noticed Carol sitting between Ed and Janice and she was openly stroking Ed's. "I knew she was right, about enjoying the changes at least, but I stilldidn't share her optimism about how the other kids would treat me. I'dseen what some of them could do.I didn't think I was going to be able to talk my mom out of thisdecision though. In the end we found a style we liked that was verypretty, and feminine. My anxiety increased when I realized that aponytail would still show the soft curls and waves that the stylepromised to give me. But it was too late. The stylist led me back. I brought those new towels up; might as well use them. I'll carry on cleaning the floor, then we can talk about it, okay?"I swing my gaze up to those piercing eyes. She makes sense. I nod.Gingerly scooching off the bed, I steady myself at its edge before attempting to rise. Using the nearby wall for support like a mime artist with a real prop, I make my way round to the bathroom.Although it's a struggle, I operate the shower and start to feel vaguely human again as the steam rises and suds fizz.