She touched up her lipstick and fluffed her bangs that were now beginning to look stringy from sweat. She was worried. She wanted to look her very bes... for Him. She anticipated this moment and now that it had arrived, she wasn’t sure she could go through with it. She assessed herself in the mirror. She wasn’t half-bad looking for her age. Her hair was still long, thick, and a rich honey blond color. She was gray, mostly on her crown and hairline, but the colorist was excellent and she was. I live on the other side of town.’ I moved toward the door again and he put a hand on my arm. ‘I’ll drive your car and Sara can drive mine.’ He took hold of my elbow in such a manner as to suggest that he would abide no argument and steered me toward the door. I was too tired and hurt to argue with him so I let him lead me. And twenty-five minutes later I found myself lying on my own couch with a blanket tucked around me and an ice bag on my head. I was finally alone. The summer sun was on its. “Who are you…what are you?” Stephanie whispered, trying not to wake her mother.“The name’s Arianna and I’m a fairy, of course,“ Arianna gleefully replied.“Shhh, please be quiet; you don’t wanna wake my mother,” Stephanie scolded.“Oh, don’t worry about that. You’re not the first I’ve visited with parents who are a little crazy,” Arianna giggled.“Wha…what do you mean? Never mind, I’m dreaming, of course. Fairies aren’t real.” Stephanie backed away and nearly fell on her bed.“I mean, I’ve given. Then Jack scared me with a kiss on the cheek. Then he was laughing a little. “Shit you scared me. That's not nice Jack. You shouldn't laugh at your wife when you scare her,” I said. “I'm sorry sweetie, I couldn't resist,” Jack replied. “If you are really sorry, then kiss me on the lips,” I said. Then we gave each other a good morning kiss. We both got up and started to get dressed. “So, did Karen not answer?” Jack asked. “Nothing. It is early though,” I replied. “I realize this may not be the.