. even in the heat of my hatred, I remembered one thing. One thing that will always win out over any other feelings I have for you. That one thing is ..... I love you."She reached over to take my tear soaked hand in hers. With her other hand she lifted my chin so I was looking directly into her eyes."Melissa, I love you, baby girl. Like I told you this morning, I will always love you no matter what you do. You are first and always my daughter."I leaned over to hug her tightly and begin loudly. All a marketing lie by the company sheworked for.Kristine cupped her double D breasts to emphasize. "I still wake upsometimes and feel strange stuck with these to my chest. Now you know thatI can't guarantee a change, right? It all depends on Mabel - the ghost -and her whims. Typically only every fifth couple leaves the manor withtheir hidden wish fulfilled. There are other haunted houses with higherchances." Oh, we know," Laura assured her. "We come here because Groves Manor has areputation to. ’ Tammy considered Leanne quietly for a moment. ‘Would you consider staying here longer, after the season had ended?’ ‘Um, what? I don’t understand. Do you mean like a – a permanent position?’ Leanne couldn’t hide the panic in her voice. No. I can’t. God! I’d love to. But I can’t. ‘No, no, I mean a couple of months longer, just until Halloween. While the peak ends on Labor day, there’s still enough extra work for one seasonal to continue with us through the end of October. Mid-summer is. "I love Chad and he does marvelous things to my body!"Dad said, "By now, I should know better than to match wits with you." He laughed. "Seriously, I love you, Britt. It's a joy to have you two here. Lois and I will miss you when you get married and move to your own home."I went over and hugged his neck. "Except for having to hold down the noise, we will miss you and Mom. This home has been a refuge and a place where I found love and purpose for my life." I bent down and kissed his lips gently..