She feared that her work would suffer if she left for some other part of the country. Suzanne’s apparent loyalty to Chicago won her praise from the ...ocal art critics and media. The truth was, however, Suzanne’s decision to stay was not out of loyalty to the city, but rather concern that a move to a different area might take away her artistic inspiration. Suzanne had spent her life in the Mid-West, and that was who she was. The Great Lakes, the pleasant countryside and hills to the south, the. Standing by the reception desk of thebuilding was a woman "Man" Jessica reminded herself, this was going totake some getting used to. The man waved her over and Jessica approachedhim, she didn't know his name. "You look fantastic as always," the mancomplimented her. "Err, thanks," Jessica replied smiling awkwardly."Ready for the shoot?" the man asked. Jessica nodded. "Great, follow me,"he said and Jessica followed.They walked along a corridor before entering the room. It was big andbright with. "Doesn't the thought of dozens of frat kids leering at your sexy body turn you on?"Mom shook her head, but I could see that it did."Michelle, go help Jess get into makeup," Jeff said.When Michelle and Mom went upstairs, Jeff told me to sit down while he went to the basement. He came back up in a minute holding my collar and leash."Ready for your costume?" he asked.I nodded my head nervously. He had that evil smile again, the one that told me I was in for a rough night.He pulled a white coverall. "Okay. I'm almost through with my home schooling. I'll take my exams, and then I'll get the equivalent of a high-school diploma, and be ready for college." My tone changed. "So I guess I've been okay except for missing you so much." Karen, I'm sorry if I made you feel bad last week." Actually, it had been nearly two weeks. "I want you to know that I love you very much, and I want us to always be together."My cheeks were wet. I could barely speak. "I love you too, Reggie." I had Reggie back! All.