.. desire.Allison was floored. She sat in silence for a long moment, debating. Should I tell her? What if she doesn't like my answer? What if this rui...s everything?She sat there for what seemed like an eternity. Then, whether it was the alcohol that compelled her or just a fleeting moment of bravery, she grabbed Sam's warm hand and replied,"Yes. Sammy, I do love you. I have also thought about your body. I know I'm a little ashamed because I never knew how you would take this. But you are. " A slow flush crept across Melissa'scheeks, upon realizing she'd forgotten something so important. Shehadn't had pockets, so if memory served...Blushing, faintly, Melissa reached into her cleavage, and pulled out afolded piece of parchment. The spell was written on it, multiplesymbols connected by a circle of ink. Melissa wasn't really sure how toread it, but Clatarra had claimed it would shield Lonna from spying fora day, each time she cast it. Considering Lonna didn't even think itwas. I'll call in favors to get you in here or in New York. I doubt if I can do much at Columbia, but I surely can find a place at NYU or Fordham."I nodded. Then I went to the VFW to help the Summerdale men clean up after the Thanksgiving meal that they served to the veterans, the veterans' families and the serving men's families. They served turkey with all the trimming from noon until six. The Lodge sought out the families of the serving men, without regard to race, and had a nice turnout of. I sat back and let Silvia make me into a woman once again. The perm wasthrilling to a guy like me. Ever so precise rows of tightly wound rodsand papers, the smell of the chemicals, the feel of the cotton looparound my head, the net, the cape, the heat of the dryer, the knowingthat my hair was being permanently curled to be like the heavenly cuteJune Allyson. My heart was skipping beats. Just as Silvia was starting todo the final unwind of the rods and going to start the roller set,.