Believe me, you’ve made me happier as a single woman than when I was a married one. I’m not asking for us to live together, you have Karen and Wen...y.”“We would expect you to send at least a few nights a week in our bed,” he hinted.“I think that can be arranged. If you can care for me and love me even close to the way you love Karen and Wendy, then I’ll be a very happy woman. I need you in my life Dan, and I want to be a part of yours too.”“Does that include your desire for me to be the father. "Carly held out her hand and Paul took it. They both wished each other a Happy Christmas.Nell stepped forward and kissed both the visitors and then, turning to Carly, said, "Can you go and dig the others out I think Mr Brain and Rita have a surprise for them."Carly looked bemused but did as Nell asked. Rita and Paul moved slightly down the street where there was less chance of them being noticed and waited as the girls came spilling out.Once there were some ten girls out in the street a replica. He was nice, funny, and enthusiastic but Annabelle was right with his apparent lack of sun exposure. As they walked he chose an opportunity to dart into each and every building, and each time they were outside he squinted and turned his body away from the sun. Riley had an urge to open an umbrella for him like Michael Jackson. As they completed the tour they walked back to Professor Austin’s office and sat down with him. He tore open his manilla envelope and handed the professor a copy of his. The scene unfolded in front of his now misting eyes.Shelly was in the living room. Curled on the loveseat, she leisurely sipped her hot herbal tea, reading the latest issue of Healthy Mom's magazine. Jamie her loving husband, surprised her with a subscription when they found out she was pregnant with their first child. Shelly's due date was December 28th. She gazed out the picture window watching the gentle snowfall. The peaceful scene unfolded memories that Shelly held dear. She closed her.