’ Amy shivered, ‘And cold. I never intended on walking anywhere in those shoes, they’re sitting down shoes only. I’m supposed to be training ...or a race next month.’ ‘Not on that ankle, you won’t,’ warned Beth. ‘You’ll need an x-ray, I don’t think it’s broken but I could be wrong.’ Amy sighed, ‘Just my luck. Has anyone seen my phone?’ Danny fumbled behind him, ‘Here it is – it should have enough charge by now.’ ‘Great, I’ll try calling a taxi. Or waking a friend up.’ Danny coughed, ‘Ummm, Jim. “Boy are you in for a treat,” Mallory, called out to the pair, brash as all get out.“Why?” asked Samantha.“Mallory!” warned Bob.“Wait until you get to the part where he distracts you while you try to shoot,” said Mallory, ignoring him.“Oh?” Sam obviously heard something in her cousin’s voice, and looked questioningly at her father.“Mallory!” barked Bob.“Oh, calm down,” said Mallory. “I’m not going to ruin the surprise.”“What surprise?” asked Sam, now suspicious.“There won’t be any surprise,”. Elaine sat back in her chair and sighed. She hated writing things without researching. But she'd written all she could think of then edited it three or four times. She hoped he liked her answer and that she hadn't said anything wrong. She just tried to be honest. She knew that things might not work out with Gary. She had to keep reminding herself that this was just the first step on what might be a long journey.She bit her lip as she pressed 'send', then turned her attention to her journal.The. She looked great. With her hair pulled back, and without makeup, she looked younger than her 32 years.She looked nervous, and I could tell she wanted to talk. As soon as I sat down she took my hands in hers. "I need to tell you something," she began. "I think you'll like what I'm about to say."She took a deep breath, and looked like she was building up her courage. I didn't say anything, I let her go at her own pace. Finally she said, "I slept with Ralph again." I mean, we didn't sleep.