" All right then, will attend the munch. It will be fun and a good experience for you," I said. "But we have some preparations to make before then." P...eparations, Master?" Yes, you will have to go shopping for a suitable outfit and get your hair done. I want you looking your best, you know." "Yes, Master, of course. I'm your 'arm candy', after all," pet said, smiling."That's right, and I like my 'bling' nice and shiny!" I said, adding to the joke.The day of the munch eventually arrived. Pet had. In fact, the past year was a breathless one, filled with major events.She had finally decided to divorce Jim Belsen, the marriage had been faltering for some time, she had realized. Then meeting Jerry as she had and the whirlwind courtship. More than once her cautious nature attempted to reassert itself, but the love and attraction that she felt for this man seemed to overwhelm her senses. Fortunately, Jerry had proved to be a compassionate, kind and thoughtful lover. She knew then, as she knew. I unfolded it, ‘You’re beautiful!’ I looked to the other side of the room, Rich Roebuck gesticulated, pointing to Connie. Simultaneously, Jimmy hissed, ‘Pass it on’, with a ventriloquist face. I passed it on. Connie read the note, gave Roebuck a beautiful smile, passed a reply back and broke my heart. I told her at break that Roebuck was a bully. Connie was angry, apparently Rich was a ‘dreamboat’ and I was ‘jealous’. They became an item and I was out in the cold. They were the first in our set. .. you can leave if you need to. I don’t usually throw myself at someone, but you are so caring and attentive.”“Kathleen, I will not leave. I have things to do for you, Donald and Emma. Consider this a minor miscommunication, that’s all.”John found the tools in the garage to start the repairs he had to do. Donald came in and said, “My mother is crying. Did you cause that?”“No, I didn’t. She is hurting, very deeply from being abandoned. I remind her of her better times. As much as I care for all.