I know you’ll do well tonight. I’ll be in the front row.”They walked back to the school together, arm in arm. When they arrived Naki and Dorrie ...an out to greet them. Naki gave her a kiss and expressed her admiration over the black evening gown. Dorrie took one look at her and asked, “What’s wrong?” It was so like Dorrie to see through outward appearances.I’ll tell you both later, Dorrie,” Tessie replied, “For now, I have a concert to perform. Wish me luck.”The auditorium was filled to. I suggested he meet me at a local 24 hour restaurant. He said "I don't have a car - I bike around campus!" The restaurant was a fair distance, so I offered him a ride w/me.We left, and got better acquainted on the drive from campus to restaurant. Once in the car, he became more open. I found out most of his shyness is with large crowds. I chuckled, and said "You'll get over that soon - I find you to be quite attractive in face - form - voice!" He blushed and thanked me. "I hope so!" was his. She held out her arms to her near-twin. Bree went right to her and they hugged.“Are you okay?” Bree asked. “I’m so sorry.”“It doesn’t get okay overnight,” Melody said. “But I’ve got family to help me. Tomorrow I’m going out to Boston with Mom for a while.”“Melody, I ... I don’t know what to say. I kept imagining that it was my father and I just fell apart.”“That’s not what I remember,” Melody said. “What I remember is my strong friend picking me up and carrying me to my mommy. She was so gentle. I smiled. Pool is my specialty. Alright, lets make a deal, I said, looking to the guy, We play for the table. Loser walks away, I said. He nods and sets up the rack, then waits for me to make the shot. Uhh, you should go first man. I want it to be fair, and if I break, youll never get a shot at all, I said. I wasnt lying. He took the first shot, calling me a cocky little shit under his breath and he broke. He shot the 9, with a perfect set up for the 10, but screwed up the set up for the 13. I.