We have a standing date, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 8:00; and don't make me come looking for you."Friday evening they met for dinner at 5:3..., ate, hung around until 7:45 and walked over to the gym.After changing they started out on the treadmill to loosen up, John walking for a mile, and Katie running for two. Then it was over to the circuit machines. On first machine, the lat pull, they alternated, John starting out at 40 lbs. for ten reps. He got up and let Katie have her turn. He. I should just go to sleep in that bath. My dad would be happier maybe. Oh, I knew he'd be sad for awhile, but in the end, wouldn't it be better? Better for him, better for me. I could close my eyes finally without crying in my sleep.I was naked, still warm from my bath, but dry now, except for my hair. I'd washed myself carefully, like a baptism, washing away the bad thoughts, purifying myself for this moment. My dad was there, in his bed, sleeping softly and I could hear his breathing, slow. As her eyes locked with mine, I was reminded about how beautiful she was. Second-generation child of Jordanian immigrants, she had a beautiful light brown skin that was a mix of Mediterranean and Arabian ethnicities. She had straight black hair that stopped just around her shoulders, with emerald green eyes and a perfect face. On top of all that she was smart – spoke three languages, knowledge of world and historical events, and a top-notch crime scene investigator and forensics analyst. She. What really amazed me however was their interaction with various members of the family. Besides the fact that they were still giving me the cold shoulder, they looked like they were comfortable with everyone else in the family. This included the dogs. It took me completely by surprise when I spotted Shell playing with Duchess. The dog had brought a stick back to shore and had dropped it off at her feet. I had expected Shell to screech in fear but she didn't. Instead she picked up the stick and.