" I didn't know how else to react, I certainly wasn't going to say sounds great granny, wish I could join you. Now back in those days, in our town, ...obody locked their doors and I had been accustomed to entering the guest house to spend time with my grandmother without knocking or otherwise announcing myself, she had been living there since I had been three or four, so it was never a problem for me to pop in for a visit whenever, and I was going to go to the public pool, I mean where else did. I always put together a unique playlist for once I’m on the course, usually with a collection of up-tempo, hard-driving songs, but I always listen to the same playlist before the race. It is decidedly much more mellow, and relaxes me as I stretch myself out and do a few visualization techniques that I learned in counseling over the years.It starts with a hymn I grew up with that is based on Psalm 95. Every time I listen to it, I am instantly transported to one of the most peaceful places my. I had to agree; Earth was this giant ball, hanging there in the window or porthole, or whatever it was."Okay, I'm convinced..." I said, after a bit, looking at the ceiling."Your mental health appears to have improved, Gina Tafarelli," the voice in the air said.I nodded. "It was just too much, yesterday ... You're one of those AI thingies?" Affirmative. There is more to come, Gina Tafarelli. It is suggested that you discuss your questions with your daughter in order to be properly prepared.". Robin was compromised.More than that, I was compromised.Maybe I needed to get a new wig, do some different makeup.Or, maybe, I should stop this. It suddenly didn’t seem worth it anymore.I donʼt know. All I know is that I spend the entire weekend hiding from the world in my apartment, staring at my wig and dress with aching regret.On Monday, I drag myself into class, nursing a large cup of coffee. I’m not hungover, and that is somehow making everything harder.I try not to look, but when Peter.