She was quite a bit like Jeff, assuming the best of people until they demonstrated they were not to be trusted. Jeff, at least, was developing some sk...pticism as he saw people misbehave. Jen responded to my body language. ‘You do know him better than I do. People can change, you know.’ I made a doubtful face. ‘I know this girl who used to think of nobody but herself. She was into status and prestige and control. She used people all the time. She took advantage of people. She really didn’t have. " She was still smiling and she looked like she was actually having fun making me squirm."That smile looks good on you," I offered as I began to feel a tiny bit more confident."I'm not always in work-mode, you know," she shot back."Is it just work-mode that makes you so serious?" I said with genuine curiosity.That seemed to stop her for a moment and she had a thoughtful look on her face."Is that what you see ... that I'm always serious?" Well ... I do remember you having a good laugh at my. She was wet the whole time. Very wet.One of the perks of working on a ranch was free food. The lunch that Marty and Leigha enjoyed with everybody else was as elegant and satisfying as any since they had been married. Served family style on long wooden tables, it was a feast.If Leigha had any difficulties coping with about twenty sets of eyes on her at all times she didn't show it. None of the hands could take their eyes off her and she chatted freely with all that wanted to talk. And as they. ..these willbe MY children not yours....you will be mother to them, but they willnot be human at all."She just nods back to me. She is silent and thinking."Take your time, as I will be here for quite some to come."Becky and me, leave her standing there deep in thought. She has lifechanging choices to make.The next morning comes early and since I don't sleep. I greet the sun,while I am standing outside on the communal grass between all thebuildings. I am stretching out and going through what I.