The last of our grandparents had died over five years before, so we pretty much were the family. We made the best of it. The Davises were out of town ...or the weekend. Tom's parents had invited them to Denver. The only good part of this was discovering that distance did not seem to make a difference when it came to bridging. We spent time every night catching up on the latest events. They were having fun catching up with aunts, uncles, and cousins they hadn't seen in years. And then there was. We'll resume class with Monday's lecture." You say, as the young woman looks up at you with lavender eyes."Of course professor, I should also let you know that Dorothea would like to speak with you if you have time." Thank you Edelgard." Professor" she gives you a curt nod, lingering for just a moment at your side as the two of you pass into the entry hall, where a massive staircase and columns draw the eye upward. Your gaze is rewarded by the arresting sight of Professor Manuela descending. “Good, good, good,” Jonathon muttered as he pulled the cover up a little and straightened it.He looked at Laurie and then at Michael and smiled awkwardly. “Go and make your plans and know that when the time comes to announce your intentions, that you will do it with my full backing and support.”Laurie gripped his hand for a moment. “Thank you so much,” she whispered tearfully. “I don’t think Michael could have lived without you as part of his life.”That she took it for granted that Michael. ‘I mean, of course. When do you want to bring her by?’ ‘They’re not calling for snow this weekend… How about Saturday afternoon? We can introduce Bailey to Gabe, take them to the park, let them run around, sniff each other’s butts, get to know each other, you know, do their puppy thing..’ ‘Great, it’s a date! I mean … uh …’ ‘Archie, there’s no reason to be embarrassed. I’d love to go out with you Saturday afternoon. See you around 2:30 at the shelter?’ Archie smiled, and imagined he could hear.