It reminded me of the first few months after the divorce. Anne didn’t get out of the car, or make any move to come in. If anything, she did everyth...ng she could to minimize her presence as the girls got out of the car and ran into the house. I could see her watching me as I stood on the steps, but she kept her distance. I made ‘the first step’, by going out to her car and asking her in for dinner. She looked at me in surprise, but quickly accepted. A look of anxious anticipation crossed her. Call Angela," the sign said and then listed a phone number.I wondered if I could apply and maybe earn a little money to help out with the bills. I noted down the phone number, maybe I would give them a call later.I kept walking to the supermarket a few shops down. I headed in the door and was just getting a basket when I felt a stab of hate flare behind me then a stern voice said, "Oi, animal!"I turned to look, a middle aged overweight man in a security guard uniform was standing there looking. I just don't rememberputting my head on the pillow. At round noon my mother was shaking me awake telling me Stan was on thephone. After she handed me the phone and left the room to give meprivacy I heard Stan ask if I was okay. "I'm fine love it wasn't as bad as the first night though I wish youwere here to give me one of your massages like you did last time," Itold him sleepily. "I wish I was there too love. Have you decided about when you're goingback?" he asked"I totally forgot to ask Amy.. He stopped and stood next to the table. "Hi there," Jessica said, smiling. "Hello yourself," he said, beaming. "C'mon, let's go." He helped her down, and he put his arm around her shoulder, wandering through the park. They followed the paths, making small talk. The path got darker. The further they went, the less they spoke, but he kept her close. Finally, there was not artificial light around them. The paved path had turned grassy. They were alone. He turned her to face him, and slowly.