We were calling it a pre- Christmas package opening. At 5, family and friends were coming over under the cover of opening presents early.What was real...y happening was a surprise baby shower for Jenny. Lisa was stopping by at 4 under the ruse of needing Jenny to help with last minute shopping and to load presents. Joey and Jason were going to be late to do a last minute shopping spree.Because so many people were coming it was decided that that the best place for the baby shower in the garage.. He had been lecturing, in the States. He hadn’t even know she was ill. All of their phone conversations and letters, and she hadn’t even broached the subject. Brave was she as she faced the final journey, braver than he would have been in her place. Had he known the solution would have been child’s play. His flight landed and he had made immediately for the hospital. The doctor, a model of Swiss efficiency, had laid the facts before him. ‘One week, Dr. Massimo, perhaps less. I am sorry, there. It’s hard to get misty eyed when you’re listening to talk about ‘bitches and hos’ or ‘busting a cap’ in someone’s head. Country music, if it works, is genuine, people writing about real life, love found and love lost, ‘Songs About Me’ as Trace Adkins so eloquently put it.’ George put his instrument away and turned back to speak to Bonnie. ‘Do you have any plans you can’t cancel for this evening, Bonnie? I’d be glad to take you out and broaden your musical horizons. There’s actually some pretty. So what if he didn’t have any electricity or heat. He also didn’t have any utility bills. And because there was no light or heat, the land lord hadn’t come to collect his rent for about a year. Yes, God had been good to him in many ways and he was grateful for all the good things he had, especially the wonderful family that awaited his return.Opening the door to his apartment, Roberto lit a half melted candle that sat on the kitchen table. It was quite inside; as well it should be at this.