And she had relatively few friends on campus, because after her experience with Don, she found it very hard to trust anyone, especially guys. And tha... was why it was a true honor to be the one knocking upon the plain-looking door, especially on this particular night. ‘It’s open.’ I barely heard her voice permeate the wood. With a deep breath to quell my slight nervousness, I opened the door, stepping into the near-darkness within. In the small dorm room, only a single candle upon her desk. We're going to check out the tomb of Emperor Augustus. From there, we'll visit a few relics, until we go to the Piazza Navona again. I think you'll like today's tour."The ladies cleaned up and left for the tour, while Dewey and I went up to the yacht club to get the limo I had ordered. It was the usual near disasters all the way to the plant. I can't believe a Roman who drives has a lifespan past twenty-five.As soon as we exited the limo, I realized I could be a little early. It was only seven. "Richelle, youknow she lost her mom, right?" Caroline asked."Oh crap I'm sorry!" Richard whispered, covering his mouth, his armresting against one of his heavy boobs. It hadn't even occurred to himto ask why Susie only ever mentioned her dad. Fortunately, Susie wasn'tfamiliar with comic book universes, and they gently, patientlyexplained to her what Batman's 'superpower' was and that his parentshad been killed. "So.. what happened to your mom?" Richard quietlyasked after she'd understood how. .well, the rest doesn't need to be said."So, this is my surprise. Tom, you know this woman, I presume?" A small chuckle followed the obvious statement."Wha...what, oh my god!" Monica exclaimed and then sat down. Claire brought her a glass of wine, which she emptied in a single gulp.Roxanne moved to Monica's side and stroked her cheek. Paisley did the same for Tom. "I will explain, then we can get back to the festivities. I met Monica while looking for a designer. And yes, she is Monica,.