I was not a happy young thing, I assure you. No need to go into that any more, you get the picture.” “Yeah.” “So, what finally ended my stat... of disgust and loathing?, I hear you ask.” “I didn’t say anything.” “Yes you did, I distinctly saw it in your eyes.” We laughed and she continued, “The short answer is dill tie.” “Dill tie.” “Dill tie.” “What the hell is a dill tie? Is it like a dill pickle? Did you get funky with your food?” She giggled and waved me aside, “Not what, who. German. I would post in frontof the mirror, and tried some flirty poses on the edge of the bed. Justfor fun, I took the camera and put it on the end of the dresser. Iimagined at first that it was time to pose for my prom photo. Then, Itried making some girlie laughing and prancing to project an image of ayoung girl getting ready for the prom with her girlfriends. And finally,some more suggestive posing to entice a boy to ask me to dance.I didn't turn the camera on, but I thought how funny it would be. "I wasn't at Nationals the last two years--I took a break from coaching to have a kid--so I've only seen you two on TV."They ran through last year's original dance and free dance, then skated up to Kathy. "Oh my God, I can't believe your speed! You guys can get speed from the smallest movements, it's incredible." That's always been one of our strengths," Sophia said."That's a good question. What do you consider your strengths?" The speed thing, an ability to skate close together that's almost. ” He fidgeted and looked uncomfortable. “This is my house. I work at the hospital, in the admin department. They needed someone with a spare room, which I see you've found.” He blushed and turned to hide his face. I moved over to him and turned him to face me, telling him how sorry I was for just assuming I would be alone and openly enjoying myself. “It’s okay, they don’t always tell people the messages they should, I know, I'm the admin guy,” he laughed a little and then leaned against the.