The flat is dead silent. The nostalgic feeling sweeps through the air. The group of friends wander around their dead friend's home, touching each obje...t gently. They feel that the things still keep a piece of Lee's soul. From corner to corner, each item reminds them of some aspect of Lee. She passed away exactly 3 hours 55 minutes and 27 seconds earlier.A short while after each has had a chance to look around the apartment, the four gather on the gigantic, comfortable, black sofa that lies in. The new one can’t. But if you think about it, Birgit starts kindergarten in August, so only Michael, Albert, Stephie, and Ashley will be here during most of the day. And in a year, Michael and Albert will start school. It’s not going to be nearly as crazy! And Abbie told me that no matter what happens, she’ll work for us during the day even if she goes home to Jason at night.”I finished my shower and we went downstairs to have breakfast.“You doing OK?” I asked Abbie.“I’m happy that Jason is. Here on her small estate it all felt far from my recent infatuation.After my reunion with my boy Guy the two lads had gone off to play cricket.It was an opportunity to chat quietly about Guy's expectations.Iris was attractively sophisticated and I felt naturally at ease with her.Even on the awkward topic of coping with an amorous son her cultured tone drained the topic of any shame."It's about maintaining your respect and their obedience Margot," Iris was saying calmly, "And you will surely. During a strong offensive press by the other team, Abby stripped the ball from Makayla Jones near the right sideline and curled an incredible pass to Heather that might have spent some time outside the sideline, but which Heather tracked down just beyond the centerline. Addiah was playing the forward center half position and was closer to Heather than I was, so she took off to help Heather upfield, while I hauled straight upfield. Shameka, who had overwatch, was staying well in front of me..