And then Bella had arrived and somehow she had taken 30 or 40 photographs without Tom really being aware that it was happening. It had all just … we...l … happened. Bella hadn’t even suggested that he say ‘cheese’. Tom poured a couple of glasses of wine. ‘Just help yourself,’ he said, nodding towards the frittata-like dish in the centre of the table. ‘Thanks.’ As they ate and drank and chatted in the late spring sunshine, Tom once again mentally kicked himself for not inviting Bella back to the. At three thirty he knew they were undoubtedly tucked up warm in bed, which was just where he should be.Standing up and stretching his legs he moves away. He had moved a few paces when a slither of light caught his eye. Instinctively he ducks behind a car. Lifting his head, he glances towards the flat. A shaft of light was emanating from the front door. Frowning, at first he waited just in case Bern had gone for a walk, as she often did to take photos of the night wildlife. Five minutes had past. It was completely quiet. Neither of us said anything to the other. I didn’t know what or how to say what I was actually thinking at that point. I don’t know what was going through her mind, but I was hoping it was something similar to my thoughts. ‘Renee, I finally spoke up, I am way overdue for a shower. That much I know. If you want to hang out for 15-20 minutes and watch TV or read, you can. Would you like another cup of coffee?’ She didn’t answer me. She didn’t look upset at all, but she. Did you meet Tammy when you were at the Diner?" No, I just met Grace. And Dave brought the bear for Dina." Tammy is my older Daughter. She runs the Diner. Gracie is Dave'sdaughter from a previous marriage. We met at a kind of group therapythingy for parents with children like ours." I didn't know there were any groups like that," mommy said honestly."Tammy is eighteen, and just wants to keep on the way she's been.Dressing up pretty, and having the boys chase her around. She's really agood girl,.