So, he liquidated the business. Now she works as a cashier at the Big M. That’s our local grocery store. Money’s been tight the past few years, an... Dad does some of his work for barter.”“Really?”“Really. My sister Annie is ... special, if you know what I mean. She’s learning disabled and intellectually behind. She’s a very happy girl, very pleasant and easy to get along with. Annie lives at home because she’s incapable of handling the basic skills that you’d need to be on your own. For example,. She had been incredibly busy for the first few months, moving into her parent's apartments and out of her own small but beloved flat in the upper floors. Her mother had gone to live in France with a sister. There had been some very hard financial decisions to take and negotiations with the Estate Duty Office. It was not until February that she had got things on to an even keel.Harriet, meanwhile had returned to her cottage in Devon and terminally quarrelled with Bill to her great relief. Bernie. You are here with us for our final days. Helping us move boxes, carry things to our cars, and just keeping our spirits up.Each night, again your baby, I show my appreciation for what you are doing in many satisfying ways for you.The last day arrives, we all decide there was no need for us to rush in this morning, so at ten I have the first of my staff go to HR to sign off. It is such a short and that’s-all-folks process. Considering the hoops we all jumped through to get our jobs here, after. Right away...hard." Her hands fly up and cover her face. "And then I came so hard! And was super embarrassed!..." She shivers again. "Oooo! If I didn't tell someone soon I'd die of shame! I'm telling you only cuz... I, don't know--her dazzling green eyes looking right through me-- "I like you already..." She continues to stare. "You knew I'd done something with him!!!... What do you think then!? I'm a freak?!!" "I think I'm in love with you." I tell her in truth. She laughs and wraps her mouth.