. if I would see her again.I threw on one of the hotel robes and started to make myself seem a little at home. There wasn't much of a view but at leas... the window opened for some fresh air. Then there was a quiet knock at my door which took me a little by surprise - the greater surprise came when I opened it. There she stood. "You left something behind and they told me where I'd find you," she said. I was a little shocked at first and wondered what it could have been then realised my. The hospital had security posted as you exited the elevator, they were screening anyone who came onto the floor. We were admitted on the floor by security, then moved to the waiting room, which was really the only area available, total secrecy was in effect. Fifteen minutes before the dedication, the hospital’s CEO and a few of his staff walked into the waiting room. He noticed me and walked right over to where we were standing.“Mr. Stevens, I can’t tell you what this day means to us here at. The slump in his shoulders was replaced with erect posture as he said with confidence, ‘Well my dear friends, you two enjoy your morning. I’m about to go close a deal.’ * * * * * Three outfits were spread out on Amy’s bed, but she didn’t feel satisfied with any of them. Her lack of dating had resulted in a wardrobe suitable for camping, not the Manhattan nightlife. And her dressy clothes were all ‘teacher-appropriate’ and not sexy at all. But did she even want to look sexy? She didn’t want to. The girls at the atelier gave her a wide berth, scared off by her grumpy ways and one-syllable responses. When another Friday came around she decided to call it a week and to spend the weekend in Villa, alone.She was looking out onto the barren terrace, wearing a fur-lined robe. The sky hung like a sheet of gray metal, scratched by the naked branches of winter trees. The view made her shiver, although the blazing fire behind her should warm her sufficiently. Her purple-nailed fingers closed.