Reina had stopped crying and now only stood still, her head still on my shoulder, as I supported her. “Why?” I asked softly, “Why?” “You c...uld never understand, you are…” and with that she looked up, and gazed into my eyes. She saw something in my eyes and she studied me, looking deep into me. I felt she could see into my soul, feel the torment I had felt in my life. I did not understand what she saw or how she could see what others missed, but she softened. Suddenly, she pushed me away,. Youd better hurry up the guys will be here soon and you dont want to be answering the door naked do you? Oh Trish is the only girl gonna make it because of some concert theyre going to. They said to wish you a happy birthday though. I sighed What the hell am I gonna do with a housefull of dudes!? This was suppose to be fun. Maybe we should call it off? That wouldnt be cool. Anyways Trish will be here and shes your best friend. Well have drinks and play cards or something. Laughingly I said, But. Numa positioned herself in the entrance to the darkness, standing erect with her feet apart, to deliver her verdict to the others arranged before her.“I have decided that we should transport the cabinets to the light, and examine them here. What remains in the store room will remain there for future examination. We must deal with the contents in a sensible manner, one at a time.The three cabinets will have enough items to absorb our attentions for some time. Only when we have completed our. " What?" She dreaded this. Early in the conversation, clearly why she had called. Perhaps father was ill, or her brother. Three thousand miles from home."Jim's been in a car accident. Seems he was pretty banged up. Happened last week" How is he?" The truth sank in slowly. He was a very good driver, and Switzerland had tough driving tests and strict laws. Her chin trembled. She was determined not to cry."Not good. I visited him in hospital. He recognised me but his jaw was sort of fixed." Her.