‘What is it, Honey?’ Don said looking over at her from where he was putting the last of the groceries away. ‘When Sian and I were out on Friday,...we talked about what was going on for Valentine’s Day. I hadn’t really been thinking about it before but she had. And I’m guessing you have too.’ It was a somewhat safe statement to make. She was pretty sure Don wouldn’t admit it if he hadn’t yet thought about Valentine’s Day. ‘Of course, I’m looking forward to taking my Valentine out,’ Don said. His. " Brenda nodded. "As long as you book me to hold your hand," I added."Ken would have to have his done too. That's also permanent isn't it Jim?" Brenda asked."Yes ma'am, it is. I had mine done on my first day here and it's been ten months and no sign of any growth,"Ken slipped his trousers and shirt off and sat me on his lap. I flinched as I sat rather hard on his bony thigh but be whispered, "Sorry," in my ear."Your turn young man," Brenda turned to Jim who had waited quietly in a corner, "No. I got myself dry and dressed. I dragged a brush through my hair and then used the mirror again to apply a little make up. Feeling a little peckish, I went up to the cafeteria for some coffee and a Danish pastry. With my cup and plate in my hand I turned to go to an empty table. Then I saw the girl from the changing rooms, alone and drinking a large mug of coffee.Instead of sitting on my own I walked over to her table and said," Do you mind if I join you, I hate eating alone." She gave me a. She reached up as if toremove it, but then thought better of it. What if he returned? What if heshowed up out of the blue and saw that she had removed his note? Hewouldn't be happy about it. There was no need to start a fight, even ifthe note he left behind said he would never return."I hope you find happiness with your father," Francine said as she lookeddown at the doorknob and felt her heart sink. First her husband had lefther, now her son. She had nothing left but an orange tabby cat to.