The fact that it smiled warmly at me and seemed to radiate a sense of welcome and safety helped to make me feel at ease. I began to flinch away when i... reached out a delicate hand. It stopped its movement, tilted its head to the side a little and blinked at me. That gesture spoke to me in a way that soothed me and caused me to hold still as it again reached to touch me.Have you ever had an epiphany? I ask because that is what that touch felt like. I had a sudden understanding that I had lacked. He had admitted that it was all because of how I had spoken to him. I had no idea how vindictive he could be. Good riddance to bad rubbish!After our Chinese meal, we had a rather low-key birthday party for Jeri, having turned fourteen. I got the hidden presents, which included a new laptop from Robbie, a nice large makeup kit from me, and a necklace that spelled her name, from her brother. He also got her some pretty earrings to match.They hugged really tight, adding a kiss, they went up to get. It has been shank's pony all the way," I replied."Poor dear and where are you heading now?" Joyce asked."Nowhere in particular, just heading north." We are heading that way would you like to join us for a short way," She asked and her eyes almost begged me."Sure why not, I will then get a ride in your beautiful camper," I replied.After I had eaten my meal and the two women had drunk another two cups of coffee each we left the café. It was then that I noticed how small Joyce was she was only. My girls surrounded her in comfort.The husband was taken out of the house in handcuffs, taken to the station to be booked on a domestic violence charge and sleep it off.Mindy came to me and I held her as she squeezed the breath out of me, still sobbing. I called Ming over and asked her to take care of Mindy, all four surrounded her. I stepped outside and called Chloe.Mindy sobbed as she asked where I was going.They told her I needed to call Chloe back and let her know what was going on. Chloe.