Actually, for each of us one of the best parts of any activity, or any day, for that matter, was to get home and tell the other about it. That type of...sharing was something that we both enjoyed and valued because, even after years together, we each was really interested in what the other was doing. In any case, even if I had gone to bed I couldn’t really get to sleep soundly until she came in, somewhat like a parent waiting for the sound of their teenager getting home. So the pattern. In a soft voice, she said, “You don’t have to take it.”“What do you mean?” asked Jerry startled by the suggestion. His ex-wife would have butchered him if he had even suggested that.“I mean that you don’t have to take the job,” answered Jenny. She glanced at the kids and could see the relief spread across their faces upon hearing her answer.Jerry put down the tattered remains of his roll and stared at Jenny. He wondered why she would suggest that he not take the promotion. Did she consider him. From the look on his face, it wasclear he was utterly humiliated. But he said nothing. Nor did Sue. I saw she waswatching me, gauging my reaction. I had met Colin a few times, hadn't thought much ofhim, wondered what Sue saw in him really… but this had me gob-smacked. I just stared.Then Sue's voice brought me out of my reverie.“Coffee, Julie?”“Well, er… yes, yes …”Sue winked at me, then turned to Colin and in a very sharp tone said shortly, “youheard”. At once he bowed low again, said “Yes,. "wow, they actually did it" she muttered, smiling. It was like a one-room flat. There was a small kitchen area with a sink, fridge, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer. There was also a door to the left-hand side, which led to an en-suite with a toilet, shower and sink. Her mum had even brought up all her consoles, which she promptly set up. As she was setting up the consoles, she noticed a pair of large curtains. She slowly approached them, slipped through them and looked around. The.