”“It’s perfectly all right. I understand. I certainly don’t think less of you for missing your husband.“Well, I was just running out to the ...rug store before he gets home.”“I should let you go then. I gave her arm a light squeeze and released it. “It was very nice meeting you, Lorna.”“Likewise. I’m sure Eddie and I will see you around, Mr. Grabowski.”“Please, call me Jim, Mr. Grabowski makes me feel older than I am.”We both laughed and she smiled again before turning and walking away.I was back. Hopefully there will be plenty of positive memories in the pieces here.Love always, Mama.”“Aww...” they both intoned. “Wait, is that what I think it is?” Allison asked.“I think so. You used to ‘borrow’ that ring all the time, my muse. I remember it was way to big on you, and would only fit on your thumb.”“Maybe she included the ring you were always borrowing too, Kara.”“She did.” Emanuel handed her the ring. “Here it is.”She stared at the simple silver and turquoise ring. “Hey, it fits on my. I figured out we were hit by something. The pilot started acrobatic maneuvers and thank God Masha was strapped in otherwise she'd be bouncing around the cabin like Elena. Banzai grabbed Elena after she first bounced off the far wall to keep her from getting beat up more than she already was. But even restrained, Masha looked green as hell and stated, "Jack I'm..."She never finished because she puked...I swore at the pilot, "What the fuck do you think you're doing up there, you made my fiancée. Finally, Mademoiselle Michelle decided that her school would operate more smoothly without Miss Alicia Montgomery.I was sitting in her office when she delivered the unwelcome news to father. I know for a fact he offered her more money and the right to spank me if she would keep me. Mademoiselle Michelle declared that she could not be bought.Father made transportation arrangements to bring me home. He hired a young man from a security firm to ensure I didn’t run away.I was laughing inside at.