"Henry was trying to let all of this sink in."I know you loved mom," Marissa said to David. "You care so much for her and you were crazy about her but...never did I once see that glow in your face when you were with her like when you were with Aunt Reggie." So what now? What happens?" Henry asked all choked up.David sighed and still held on to Regina's hand. "I don't know. I suppose we take it one day at a time." It's legal now you know," Marissa assured."What's legal?" David asked."Marriage. We've talked and she's okay."I resumed breathing and smiled. Karen poured me a cup of coffee and motioned to a seat at the table. She said, "Do you realize that I won't see you again until Friday evening? We'll both be busy but this will be the longest we will have been apart." I nodded. "Move your chair back. I want your lap." I did as she asked. She slid onto my lap and leaned against me with an arm around my neck. "Brad, seriously, what do I need to pack for our honeymoon?"I took a deep. Not only was it white but it was strapless with a corset with gold ribbons that laced up my back then it came down with white fluff right to my knees. It wasn’t a tutu but it was the perfect amount of tulle at the bottom I wore gold platform stilettos that made my legs look extra good. Underneath I wore glitter and a thong. I mean I wasn’t getting any tonight but it made me feel good.The party was going well and before I knew it, it was time to crown homecoming king and queen. All the nominees. I swear my feet never touched the floor. I was seated in my chair before mom reacted. She had a shocked expression on her face as she grabbed her injured hand ... the blood dripped.For those of you who don't recall ... because you're young enough for ballpoints ... exactly what an ink pen ruler is ... I'm gonna tell you, pay attention lest I smack you with one.In days of yore, before some some wise guy printed lines on school paper, students had to line their own paper for penmanship class ....