You looking for something for Maria?” she asked. ‘Damn,’ she thought, ‘shouldn’t have mentioned his wife.’It didn’t seem to bother Vern....“No, I came to see you, Alice. See your store.”Alice made a decision. “Well, come on back and I’ll tell you more than you want to know about it.” She turned to her assistant. “Justine, I’ll be in the office for a few minutes. Keep an eye on things, will you?” and led the way to the little office in the back of the store.She closed the door, turned the lock and. Kellie walked over and stood 10 feet in front of me and Melissa."And to me, he is the one who got away," she said. "Tee, you can stay in the wings if you want. And I understand if you want to. But I would love to hear you sing your songs one more time. I've worn out the CD I have of you singing over the years. Even if you stand off-stage, please sing for us one more time. I hope you still remember the words."Kellie looked toward the ground."I certainly do," she said as a tear glinted in the. " Took you long enough to figure it out," Jo said."Don't think me so naive, Jo. I've suspected it for over a year." Ooo, that long? That supposed to impress me?"Penny stepped up to her sister, shaking in both fear and rage. "What's happening with Heather? Is she the cult's next target? Are they starting in on her this early? Are they coming after Melinda, too?"Jo chuckled. "You think I have to tell you anything?" You just said Heather is too young for them. Was that true?" Maybe. Maybe not.". " and realized it was almost strait vodka with very little orange juice. I just smiled and acted as if I didnt notice.Someone said we should build a fire as it was starting to get dark and we didnt want to go inside.So Chase and I set about gathering some wood and left the girls to chat.After a few awkward minutes Chase asked "Are you alright with what happened?" "Sure" I replied "We are here arent we?"He laughed and so did I as the ice was finaly broken on the subject.You know Chase said"Lilly.