"Looks like I'll have to wash out what I have and go bra-less until itdries," she thought. "Hope I don't drive Mr. Lee crazy bouncing aroundthis place..."She also found a plastic shower cap and a disposable douche. Good, shethought, I don't want to get my hair wet; it would take forever to dry.She stayed in the shower for 20 minutes and enjoyed every second of it.She actually felt clean, inside and out.Harold heard all the commotion in the other end of the house butthought it best to stick to his. "Lyle is taking me to see the symphony in University Park tomorrow afternoon," she said. "They are playing Tchaikovsky." Gail shot Jackie a look of angry betrayal, but said nothing, choosing instead to again turn her anger on her lunch."Are they doing anything from 'Sleeping Beauty'?" I asked, ignoring Gail."No, but they are doing 'Romeo and Juliet'. It's my favorite." I'm kinda partial to the '1812 Overture' and 'The Nutcracker', myself," I replied.Missy smiled. "I didn't know you liked. It was a weird weekend, living off the pleasure of what happened and the fear of what might be coming. In statistics class on Monday, my mind was racing while I waited for Kiana to walk in. I didn't know how I would react. Do I ask her to keep that night on the down low? Do I pretend it didn't happen? She's probably not even gonna remember me. She's fucked half the guys in this class over the years. I bet she hasn't even thought about that night since.Then, she walked in. Tight tank top and. Remember, 'for better or worse'? We meant it. Forever."She snuggled into me for the millionth time since a stormy night long ago in a trailer park. "Mmmm." Yes. And we love each other and hold on to each other no matter what." Love," she said softly. "You. You love me." Always did. Before the beginning of time, I was created with a space in my heart that only Cindy would ever fill."Her cuddle took a turn as she molded herself against me, lined up for kissing if I rolled over just a little bit.I.