. little ol me.” I got the impression that Mom found me physically attractive now, even if she didn’t before, but then she was lonely and at least...half-drunk. She had badly understated her level of intoxication now.I just hoped that Rabbi Michael Schulman took her car keys and drove her home himself if he was gonna get her that buzzed. Well, at least she made it home safe, but I wasn’t too thrilled with the rabbi right at that moment. If he wanted to seduce her, fine, but leave the wine out of. Different plane, an... an... and I think we were drugged, too."Jeanie was trembling. Sandy talked low into her ear, telling her what was happening and what she knew. The sound from the engines changed pitch and the plane began to lose altitude. Sandy buckled Jeanie back in, "We're landing now. Don't fret, I'll be right next to you." Sandy got back in her seat and buckled herself in. The women waited for the jet to touch down, their minds racing with ideas of what their new home would be. I see what you see, Michael-mine! Are these your mountains? This is the wild home you reached for in your sadness?Yes, Dee'rah-mine. Of all the beautiful places on this planet, this is most favored. This is my home.Dee'rah, are you well? It is winter there, no human can work or venture without extreme protection. You are terribly isolated. Is everyone well?"Oh, yes, quite so. We harvest from the sea, we watch more carefully. And we prepare, Michael-mine! We prepare for the crystals! For so long. Obediently, i did so. She went through my notes and said, “well, you should have cleared the exams with this much preparation”. “i too always thought so mam, but it never happened that way, i just don’t realize why”, i said. “never mind” she said, “you’ll get through this time, just work hard and focus well during your exam”. Those words were so soothing.I desperately wanted to get the degree and start working. There was immense pressure on me to support the family now. Nair mam noticed me lost.