Neither Matt or Nick cared for most ofwhat was served and frustrated they couldn't get a fork and knife. Therice, soup, salad and main dish they were...able to handle. The smokedfish and tsukemono weren't touched although the small portions left themhungry. During the entire meal Mikio had a hard time suppressing hergiggles at their clumsy eating habits.As they headed back to their apartments, Matt turned to Nick. "Nick, Idon't know about you but I'm totally wiped and bummed out. Other than. I'm trying to make it even better. This has to happen sometime. When better than now?"By that time, Bud and Cece looked like they were actually dancing, and Lindsey had hauled a stunned Josh into the area while Sonja had an equally incapacitated Cameron in her arms. Faced with that sea of bobbing family and friends and with their wives standing and looking as least as fearful as they were, Will and Trent found the resolve to take the first step.As might be expected, Val and Will approached each. We agreed to part amicably, although it was obvious she was upset because I called it quits on the relationship before she found the nerve to do so.Late that afternoon I called Michele. She seemed surprised to hear from me."I'd like to see you tonight."She paused on the other end of the phone."We're not due to meet for another week," she said softly."This has nothing to do with your tutoring sessions. I need to see you, though."She agreed to stop by my apartment in a few hours.And she did,. “Oh you’re awake, you startled me!” The woman spoke as she turned to me. She must have only been a few years older than me by her looks. Her blonde hair was tied behind her head. Her hazel eyes peered back at me. She wore a long tatty dress that hid her figure well but not her ample chest. “How are you feeling?” She softly spoke as she approached me.“I’m fine, but how?” I was confused. How did I get here and what happened. Who even was this woman. “Here come sit!” She offered a chair at her.