We all stayed for a few weeks to help mom out get everything under control. But, we all eventually had to go back to our lives, sadly leaving mom alon... in Denver. We have other family in Denver but, naturally, nobody could quite fill the void created in my fathers absence. Back to present day, I had just finished a phone call with my mom. We got into a conversation about Valentines Day because she was curious about what I had planned with Sarah. That eventually led to the aforementioned quote. I just don't want to be alone!" Okay, but don't blame me if you don't wake up in the morning because you've been crushed flatter than a pancake!" I won't!"After brushing their teeth, they headed in and crawled between the cool, clean cotton sheets of Mark's king-sized bed. Wearing only a pair of cut-off sweatpants as pajamas, Mark laid on his back with his hands tucked behind his head. Danni, in her flannel jersey, snuggled up to his side, soon dozing peacefully.A couple of hours later, Mark. He said, "Anders, do you agree with my assessment?"Anders sat up straighter in his chair, "I would have been more diplomatic about it, but yes. I agree." Then, why did you think I would try to come along?" asked Thule, letting his exasperation show a little.It took Anders a second to answer. He seemed to be trying to find a diplomatic response. But, what he ultimately decided to say was, "Historically, you haven't let a lack of training stop you."When Thule realized what Anders was talking. Mike felt bad for his sister, mixed her a strong martini and cuddled up to her on the big couch in the living room. They chatted about nothing in particular, drank several cocktails and Lindsay seemed much more relaxed as they went to have dinner. Mike held back and whispered to Liz that he was worried his sister seemed to be getting drunk too easily and might become over emotional. Liz laughed and said that was the whole idea, getting Lindsay to let go of the past and unload any bad feelings.