When he thought of next Christmas, it included his Christmas tree farm. He owed these people so much more than they would ever know. After eating, Nic... stood in the center of the room, in his Santa hat, and thanked everyone. As he pointed out individual accomplishments, Emma went around the room handing each staff member a gift. “Last, but not least, none of this would have happened without Mary,” Nick said smiling as the room began to applaud. “We owe you so much for what you’ve done for us.”. "Seamus, be a goodboy and pick up my grandchild. We will take her back to the cottage tosleep." Aislin can sleep in my bed. I don't feel sick anymore." Renn happilymoved over to make room for her friend."I'm sure she would like that Renn, but I think she needs to sleep inher own bed tonight." Macha gave a small laugh.++++++++++Aislin had not moved even in her sleep, her body utterly exhausted.However even in that state, a part of the young healer remained aware.She could feel a dark presence. I was loving my new life as a porn star and I hoped to stay in the US to continue shooting. No more than two days later, I was rewarded with a call from my grandmother’s husband. He had negotiated for me to continue to shoot with various porn companies in America and my work was going to get much more busy. I received a schedule from my new manager in LA and I was going to be shooting nearly 5 days a week. I had scenes set up with different companies, including online web sites and adult clubs. She would arrive at his apartment, and they would kiss. They would then sit at his table and, by the yellow, waxy light of a solitary flickering candle, they would quietly eat the food he had bought. Then, they would watch a movie, perhaps, or just sit on his sofa and talk about their week. At just after half past ten he would walk her back to the bus stop in time for the last bus home. He would tell her he would see her on Sunday morning before waving her off. Lydia never stayed overnight. In.