Once we are out of the door, we will continue to walk until we reach the stairwell," she instructed.It was not far to the stairs. She had me change si...es since the door hinges were on the right this time, and the door opened inward to the stairwell."I am going to get your hand on the handrail. I will put my arm behind my back so that you can grip my wrist as we go up," I was told as we got to the stairs. "For each stair you need to use your foot to probe forward until you contact the bottom. " It's okay. Physically, it was fine but, mentally, there was nothing there. Nola, you and Emma are special. I love you both. Even when we're being physically energetic, there is more going on for me." Paulie, there is always more going on for me. That's true even when I'm just watching you and Emma." When have just watched Emma and me?"She chuckled. "I'm sure there has been once, anyway."Steve and Suzanne came over and sat in front of us. Steve said, "Nola, Paul, would you hear us out?"I said,. " She had an ability to turn on the purely rational side of her brain rather like flipping a light switch, overriding the emotional half completely until further notice. It was an ability for the use of which her employer paid her well beyond handsomely -- and which confused and irritated her friends when she occasionally used it in social situations. She flipped that switch now -- it seemed likely to be the best idea. Then she waited for the mental fog to clear. She listened attentively while. I turn to see John standing in the doorway, with his arms crossed over his chest and looking smug."What the fuck, John? Why did you tell Dad?" He told me to call him when I saw you, and you were a dick."I slam through the door and get in my car. I'd rather not face him right now, but I'm not being given a choice.-----Two hours later, I'm in my car with all of my stuff on the backseat, parked up, blasting music. I have no idea where to go. My father had given me an ultimatum to abide by his.