I did. For the whole summer. I was barely sixteen years old, looking forward to a summer of fun. Little did I know how much I would have.I walked up t... the front door, and was about to knock, when it swung open. "Hi! I'm Rob Carpenter. I used to live next door."A tall, thin, lissome redhead stood before me. She looked a lot like Edith as I remembered her. "I know who you are, Mr. Carpenter. Please come in." I stepped into the house. The inside, like the outside, was awash with memories.. Willie drew her close and they embraced, hugging like the old friends that they were. When Willie kissed her again, Emily cupped his face in her hands. Willie felt more than warmth from her palms; he felt comfort. When the kiss ended, he stepped back, unsure of how to proceed but determined to show his intent. He unbuttoned his coveralls, rolled them down to his waist and unbuttoned his shirt. Knowingly, Emily sensed the same feelings and began undressing as well. Both of them had not. That put my mood into free-fall and Mom and Tricia could both see it. “Go home,” Mom said gently. “Take some time and mourn for the baby. I’ll let them know in the office.”I shook my head. “No,” I said slowly. “I appreciate the thought, but I cut Cheryl out of my life and her baby was part of that too. It sucks, knowing that she didn’t make it, but this is where I need to be.” I hugged Tricia and then she shocked me.She wrapped her arms around me for the hug and then slapped me across the face. Clasping my hands together on my raised knee, I smiled sweetly at Ray. "Welcome back to the land of the living. Rough night, honey?"He sort of sat there blinking at me, then at J.T. "Ummm, yeah ... late night. I had to get a ride home from Billy. I definitely drank too much."Giving me a bemused smile, it was obvious he'd finally noticed what I was wearing, and that I was making no move to jump up and put some clothes on. Instead I leaned back, yawning while stretching my arms high above my.