He refused. Later that day as she and her sobbing daughter were leavingTown the rapist said that he had changed his mind and would confess.She laughed...at him and said that maybe the punishment that he wassuffering was better than a few years in prison. She also said that ifhe could get someone to ask him to take over in the female body hecould swap, but this had to happen without him actually asking, insteadusing him now womanly charms to make this happen. To make life evenmore difficult she. "We're having an all-staff memorial in the courtyard." He hung up.My hand was shaking when I put the phone down. I took several deep breaths, but they did nothing to calm my nerves.The first anniversary of Gozaburo's death. I actually had forgotten. I had tried to forget his existence as much as possible. The service in the office was the first of four. The Imperial Family would be attending the afternoon service. I would be expected to speak at all of them. The Press would undoubtedly attend,. I found a parking spot right beside the entry door closest to his room. Once I pulled in and parked, I quickly helped Abby out and using the key card, got us inside out of the wind, rain, and cold. It seemed as if Abby used up all of her remaining strength trying to help me. By the time I got her inside she had stopped responding to my comments, and seemed to be on the verge of passing out. As we entered, I turned the heat up to high and hoped it would be enough.It was important to get her out. They playfully wrestled for a few minutes, and then lay down on the floor, laughing, breathing hard. Oh my gosh, Brian. What am I going to do with you? Kasey chuckled. Brian smiled, still catching his breath. Im going to go take a shower. Make yourself some breakfast, theres cereal and milk in the kitchen. OK, answered Brian. Kasey turned and leapt up the stairs, 2 at a time. She grabbed a some clothes from her room and walked to the bathroom which she and Brian shared. That got a bit awkward.