“Go!”Ann weaved her way through the crowd. Each bump along the way made her wince and stop. She wouldn’t continue on until she was sure that bum... hadn’t caused her to wet herself. She tried her best to maintain a composed appearance while also not pissing her panties. She passed through the kitchen to dump the last of her drink out before she entered the hallway to the bathroom.Then she saw the line. Eight girls and one guy. There’s no way she could wait through that. She walked straight past. You look a lot like your Aunt Laura.?This high praise makes my heart bounce. Laura was Grandma?s first born.A beautiful woman who always wore fashionable clothes, the brightest redlipstick I ever saw, and smelt of fine soap and expensive cologne. Shedied unexpectedly when I was 15 years old, a terrible shock for Grandma.Dora grins from ear to ear. She takes Grandma?s suitcase to theguestroom while I guide this adorable old woman to a chair. ?A sip ofbourbon before lunch, Grandma? Straight up or. Breakfast was served and the whole family gathered around the table in a friendly atmosphere of sharing the events of the previous day. Everybody was somewhat jovial; all except Chris who was sitting on pins and needles. She had no clue as to what was going to take place that day other than what she had asked for from Greg. She was showing anticipation just like a young child on Christmas morning or their birthday.About mid morning Cathy took Chris to the mall in her car to do some 'big day'. Ellen said, "Tomorrow, you're going to call or email or write or whatever it is you do to stay in touch. You silly oaf. If you fell in love with them, don't you think they fell in love with you too? Why do you think they spent so much time and money with you. What started as a business deal between you and them became more over time; that's also why Beth was so happy when you decided to change directions in your life. Now, it's time to reconnect and tell them you love them and want to at least.