He stepped into the kitchen and smiled at Danielle who was holding Sharon."You might want to put Sharon in the other room while we see how Pet adapts.... They had discussed this moment during the previous weeks, and needed to follow their script carefully.Danielle immediately and wordlessly agreed, went to put the infant in the playpen in the other room, and returned in time to see Pet fearfully poke her head out of the basement door.Eyes wide, Pet looked around at her surroundings, afraid to. MaryAnn looked spectacular dressed in slacks and a lace-trimmed blouse; just enough skin was showing to hold your gaze. I still wasn't clear as to her relationship with Uncle Joe. At times she seemed to be more than just an employee; but I guess that comes with the fact that she lived under his roof for the last several years and sees him practically every morning in the gym. I wondered if she knew about his health problems. If she didn't know now, she would later as his health started to. It'll be the final step in your healing," she assured me. "You'll come back a much happier man. You'll see how lucky you really are that Eve was an unfaithful slut and that you're way better off without that cheating bitch!"I wanted to believe Becky, but I was filled with doubts. Eve had pretty much told me that I was a lousy lover and a pathetic excuse for a man. She had found a real man that knew how to treat and take care of a woman and she wanted me the hell out of her life. I had never. There's still mom to consider. I slapped my hand on the steering wheel in frustration. "Damn! Why does everything have to be so confusing?" I groaned. "I love you. I love mom. I don't know what I'd do if either one of you made me choose between you." My voice wavered. "What if you got so you wanted us to be together exclusively? I'm in a hopeless spot if that happens."Betsy was silent for a minute. Then said, "I think I could accept her in your life as long as I could still have you too." After.