” Chapter 6 – Bath We ate on the couch, watching TV. Jill looked much calmer than an hour ago. She seemed to be lost in thought, but I coul... tell she was trying to hide it from me. She avoided looking at the cast, as if she wanted to ignore it, and to forget the accident. But the cast was there, huge and white, mercilessly immobilizing her entire left leg and hip, and rendering her vulnerable and dependent. I carried the dishes to the kitchen and washed them. When I returned, I saw her. She then turned to us. "But you two know thatthere are somethings that must remain. There will be no additions oralterations to the exterior." We nodded in understanding. "Now whatdo you two have planned?" Marry asked. Jenny went on about some ofthe changes that needed to be made.I knew that Jenny was anxious to begin on the renovations, but I had noidea how excited. Sure, we had spent more of the weekend discussingsome ideas of what we could change, but that was it. The big clue. . Jess ... I'm so sorry ... Whatever I can do to help ... just let me know ... I'll be here for you."Carolyn stepped back first and looked at me with such love I wondered how Jessica could miss it."Thank you Matt ... Tom says he's doing fine ... but he refuses to let me talk to his doctor, and he's so thin now. Jessica and I are really worried..." Where is he?"Carolyn tried to smile."You were absolutely right ... he's hiding in his study ... in his monkey suit ... trying to stay out of the way.. Both the girls that come told me they are getting horny just thinking that my dad will take photos of them in very little clothing”. Mel smiled at me and came towards me to give me a hug.“So what is my dress code for the evening then?” I asked.“Totally nude of cause” Mel said.“You must be joking – serious now” And I looked her straight in the eyes.“OK dad, boxers only will be acceptable – but remember, we will have wardrobe changes in front of you and you cannot afford to go stiff on us”. .