Themailing address said it was for Sarah, but I couldn't think of anythingthat someone would send her.Once we were safely inside Sarah's room and the ...oor was closed, I satdown on the couch and opened the box. I gasped before reaching in andpulling out a black framed award that had a gold-coated copy of my CD onthe left, a picture of the album cover on the right, and a small plaquebelow the two."Presented to Sarah Carerra," I read the inscription on the plaque. "Tocommemorate the sale of more. “Does he have somebody special? I always hope he does.”“He’s going out to Long Island. Some mysterious man is hosting grand parties and Billy wants in on the fun. He said we could tag along but I’d rather not leave the city.” Franny tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and grew serious. “I worry about him, you know.”“I always worry about Billy, much to his displeasure,” Catherine said.Franny bumped her shoulder against Catherine’s, and then the two headed out into the winter night.Snow had. She acted to protect both our children and their mothers. She did exactly what was necessary." I suppose we should go downstairs and meet the onslaught of parents," I said. "Aren't Jim and Jill coming in this evening?" Oh shit. I forgot," Doug said. "I hope they got a rental car." I'm sure Mom, Dad, and Anna are here by now," I said. "I can't imagine how we managed to sleep without them all rushing in here." We locked the door and stationed Judy outside," Rose said. "No one is coming in with. "What is it that you are looking at some puffy faggot Ballet? Is that whatyou think is fun? Do you like looking at men with tights on and actinglike a pack of queers? You do know that all Ballet men are Queer?" How do you know?" I asked confused. Dad was using a lot of words I didn'teven know. I was just looking at some people dance, and I didn't quiteunderstand what he was on about. He just stormed out and I continuedwatching ballet.I must have fallen asleep because the next thing I knew was.