At least with Eddie, I knew he wanted me there. Unfortunately, it was Jase holding the cold pack to my head. It didn't help that I couldn't read his s...rious expression."How do you feel?" he asked.I lifted my hand and took over holding the ice before I started to sit up. The way he was standing over me just seemed uncomfortable."Fine." Are you still sore?" Yeah," I admitted. My face hurt, but that was to be expected."Headache?"I had to think about that for a minute."No... not really." Good,". Even though the kidwas born a boy, she was a girl on the inside.She had now been on the streets for almost two whole days, and she was indeep trouble. Not only was she freezing, but she hadn't slept or eatensince she left her house, too scared of the reactions of other people todo more but hide in the shadows and alleys.I'd have to act fast if I was to save her.I wracked my brain, trying to think of any agency, any charity, anybody atall that would help her and not jump down on her for. "Scared of what?" she prompted again."Don't push me," I warned.Sherri paused."I'm sorry, Joe," she finally said. "Sometimes I have to push, or men won't say what they really need to say." Well, I don't like it," I snapped.Sherri didn't say anything, just kept looking at me. I slowly calmed down and closed my eyes."I'm sorry for my outburst," I said."That's okay," Sherri said, reaching over and taking my hand. "Tell me more about Albuquerque."The next morning, I beat the women to the dining. It never failed to impress and today was no exception. We savored the delicious flavors as we greedily ate, finishing the succulent pie between the two of us.Pleasantly full and happily nourished, we drove the short distance to the cinema. I was happy that my mother naturally took my arm as we got tickets and made our way to our seats; like lovers, happy and out on the town. She chatted gleefully and watched the other moviegoers take their seats. I could see her checking out what other women.