”Carol thanked the officer and drove everyone home.Meanwhile, deep within a windowless government building, computers hummed softly, processing the ...ew information about Carol and her 3 daughters.Finding no record of a Jo Parks, 17 F, the computer used Carol’s 2 daughters as a template to map out Jo’s past. Soon Joe was enrolled in high school and subsequently marked as truant, since “Jo” never attended school.The legal system was also notified that Carol’s ex-husband owed considerable back. Claire launched into her story, but I didn’t pay any attention, because I was occupied with Carmen’s reaction. She was definitely becoming upset with my actions as she looked hard at Claire. On the other hand Claire was oblivious to this and continued to talk about, how her former boyfriend Drew was more into football than her. I just nodded and agreed with her, while baiting Carmen. After some time Carmen just couldn’t act like nothing anymore and she said, ‘Claire and Ryan. Stop talking and. ’ ‘Besides,’ Tommy went on, ‘I thought maybe we’d go to Marlow’s for dinner. How’s that sound, Bobby?’ ‘Marlow’s?’ Bobby said. A grin appeared on his face. ‘That’s the place where they have Hamster meals!’ ‘That’s the place,’ Tommy said. ‘Oh, wow!’ the little boy exclaimed, his eyes bright. After they ate, they went on a few more rides, but Bobby was starting to get grouchy. ‘I think he needs a nap,’ Tina said, drawing a glare from her son. ‘I’m not tired,’ he complained. ‘Well, I am,’ Tommy. Me: Last night was very lonely.Except that Alina was in my bed for a portion of the night, and she wasn’t exactly sleeping.Rachel: I’ll make it up to you! Since you gave my body all those sweet kisses, I’d like to show you more of it. Be free, you know. So I’m willing to show you everything, but in return, you must do so too.She makes it sound as if it’s a very hard decision.Me: I’m grateful you’re willing to share this with me, Rachel, so of course, I’ll join you.Rachel: You first. I don’t.