But she could see right at the very bottom, the corner of a hot pink envelope mostly hidden by the other mail, and a smile spread across her face. She...grabbed the letter, and saw that it was from Alison, her best friend and confidante who lived in Vancouver, and tucked it in her pocked to read after breakfast. After breakfast was done, and all the dishes tidied away, and after a long and soothing shower, Erin sat naked on her bed, wrapped in a towel and reached for the letter. Erin rolled over. "I'm especially thankful for our Ashley who sat with the family while we waited; did everything she could to help and comfort us as if she had always been a member of this family. Ashley would be a blessing to this family even if she didn't have her relationship with Jeff."In my Father's eyes I caught a flash of surprise. My Mother looked like she couldn't decide whether to risk pride."Oh, and I'm thankful we have the opportunity to share Thanksgiving with the Fines. You must be very. Tony was still going out with Debbie Mason--Bette had, after that first night in Ken's bedroom, found that the girl had a lot of redeeming qualities and had even grown somewhat fond of her, now that she had gotten to know her better much, much better. Tony and Debbie made a fine, handsome couple, and everyone thought that they might even get married one day. Bette knew better, though, for as much as she had grown to like Debbie, the lovely blonde mother could never have her as a daughter-in-. I stayed in touch with them but could tell some changes had been made. They had divorced and he stayed in the house. She had found a place and lived in the same town. During that time, he had not re-married but had a live in girlfriend with a young daughter. So by now he is 42, new girlfriend is 33, I am 22 and daughter is 13. I found my own place to live but still spend nights with them. I was older now so he and I did grown up stuff. Drinking was a good pass time and smoking some pot was good.