"---------His great, cloaked heart had given way in the Summer of '74. Never married, she'd given up and intended to move away from him, far away from...California. "No more, Vince. No more." He'd heard this lament before, countless times, and so, gave this warning short shrift. "Bun, c'mon, we have time yet. What's the rush?" Her temper roiled, her tears welled, but, he did not see them, as usual marching ahead of her.He never saw nor talked to Bunny again the final 4 years of his life.His. She'll be better shortly." *Especially after she devours the huge picnic I saw Marie packingfor her... * Diana thought as she tried to hide her grin behindher own napkin "This isn't unexpected," Jane continued. "Darla usually handlesthis by napping the afternoon away. When she awakens, she willfind that the worst is over. At least, we all hope she will." Chapter 4: Audrey's SecretsThings gradually improved after that. Darla was still quieterthan she had been those first few days, and she. " "Hello, Andee," the bartender said as he put a margarita down in front of her. Andee was a bit taken aback, as she had never been in the bar before, and she had only just managed to get her butt onto the barstool without losing her dignity. "Thank-you, but how did you ..." "I know all about you ... and don't worry. I’m Rick, and I’m here to look after anything you need tonight," he said to her, waving his hand as she offered her hotel card. "Oh, and I do mean anything." She figured her. I was surprised to see Jordan blush and was told "I'll explain later." Wine and glasses in hand, we returned to living room."To the two most beautiful women in my life. May their lives be filled with love and happiness forever." I said as I raised my glass in a toast. After a small sip, Jordan stood up. "Mom, I hope you and Wilson live long and happy lives." And I joined her in that toast. Not to be outdone, Trish stood. "Brian and Jordan. May your love for one another grow deeper every day.".