We used to talk nearly everytime, on the phone, text, IM etc. We talked and hung out every chance we got. People started questioning us that if we wer... a couple. She got shy and I said no. It was her birthday right after Christmas break, she decided to host a party, she invited everyone from both campuses, pre-drinks at her house then everyone at the club. When we reached the club she goes inside to find the ViP section booked for us, a huge cake in the middle and every drink possible around. He pleaded guilty in a deal that gave him only probation conditioned on (a) his never again seeking public office; (b) his relocation several states away (this was at Igwanda's insistence to remove his influence entirely from the community); and© his acceptance of ongoing psychological counseling (Igwanda privately doubted it would help, but it would keep the man's baser instincts at bay).The resolution satisfied none of the parties, especially a few politically aggressive black leaders who had. After her grubby apartment in L.A., looking out at a wall at twice the price, it was like Heather had stepped into a dream. It was going to be hard to leave. There was a beach, right across the road, and although the water looked cold, it was going to be refreshing to take a swim, once in a while.But that was beside the point; there was work to be done, and the first thing to do would be to look up this Appleton girl, and see what could be seen about the snake.Heather had Pam's home address,. "Then she shook her head and smiled wryly. "I'm surprised at you, Katherine Chang. You're a banker and yet you sign blank forms! For shame." Kathy just looked blank. She didn't know what Jan was talking about. "Young lady, you signed blank adoption papers. But don't worry about it. I did, too, so now we're sisters."You're now the legally adopted daughter of William H. Clifford and Allison M. Clifford. I thought I ought to tell you, though. You'll be going down the aisle on Dad's arm. I hope you.