’ They talked for a while, exchanging memories from times past when they were all together. ‘Have you talked to your mother yet?’ ‘Yah. She c...lled this morning. She was sorry to hear about Diana, but … I guess she doesn’t know what to say anymore.’ he said ruefully. ‘We aren’t very close anymore dad. I found out about what she did to you and I guess I lost some respect for her. I guess that’s a terrible thing to say about my own mother, but I can’t help the feeling.’ ‘I’m sorry to hear that,. ”“And she makes sure you’re reminded of it.” It wasn’t a question, I’d heard it enough. Everything had to be perfect to make Melissa perfect so that her life wasn’t like her mom’s. “Sorry babe, that has limits. You owe your parents something, but not your whole life.”She just rubbed held my arms against her in response.“Let me ask you something; when Tommy came out, how did she respond?”“Not like this.”“Not angry?”“No, more like she was disappointed. She never said she didn’t love him but it. " The man smiled and then went back to reading his paper."So these are Holly's parents," Greg whispered to himself.Holly's mother put a plate of bacon and eggs down in front of Holly's father and then put a plate with a piece of toast and a few carrot sticks down in front of Greg."No bacon and eggs?" Greg asked."Why, honey, don't tell me that you want to break your new diet already. It'll be summer in a few months and maybe if you lose enough weight, you won't be so embarrassed to wear that. They were all intrigued by the Dome home and found the kids charming. When Helen, Sean and Lee’s oldest daughter saw Zarka, she took her hand and closed her eyes.The six-year-old then looked up at her and smiled, “You are an interesting being. One of your sons will be my favourite consort.” She let go of her hand and skipped off.Zarka looked at the others and then Sean. He replied, “Sorry, she does that. I’m sure she has the brain of a much older woman in her head.”Zarka grinned, “I know how.