. an accident.” “Oh, you're right,” she said, “I suppose we need to be careful.” We sat down at the workbench and soon were deep in discussi...n of the software and where improvements could be made. After two hours of fairly intense work, I could see the that the code would be more compact and probably run quite a bit faster. I picked up one of the hundred pound notes that Gramps had left me. “Shall we get some lunch?” I asked. “Good idea,” she said, “and you need to do some shopping.” “Huh?” “At. .. I won't give you all the sordid details. I haven't been all there the past few weeks. I'm sorry if I worried you."Jason shook his head. "It's okay, Mom, I understand."Audrey took a half step forward and raised her arms as if to embrace him. She paused and lowered them to her sides, letting out a small sigh. "Um ... have ... have a nice day at school, Jason." Her lips trembled into a smile before she fled the room.Jason sighed and wondered if their relationship would ever return to that of. It was so much better to scan for an outcome. A decision. Especially when it involved me!Grace remained quiet. Funny, she was sitting right next to me and I couldn't detect her usual turmoil that she always seemed to be surrounded with."Do you understand what I'm asking you Grace?" Catherine asked her."Oh Yeah. Although I hadn't put it all together like that. Now I'm beginning to see what you meant when you talked about the uniqueness of Michael's life. I think I just need some time to put all. " But don't you think she looks well on it, Mum?" I do indeed. You've lost your London pallor, darling."At that moment Serena came whirling in. "Ah, the love birds have arrived," she said kissing them both. "Ooh! Yum! Mrs G's fruitcake. All go well?" Fine," Victoria and Mark said together."Good drive?" Yes," said Mark. "Victoria, bless her heart, drove the second half." That reminds me, young man," said Victoria. "Put out your hand."Mark meekly obeyed. Victoria took it in one of her little ones.