He nodded.Before he could say anything else I said, “They’re dead, aren’t they?”I think he was surprised but answered, “I’m afraid so. I�...m truly sorry to have to tell you this.”I nodded. In a voice with no inflection whatsoever I asked, “Just what happened.” I knew my father - my mother, too, for that matter - was an excellent driver.He confirmed my thoughts. “It wasn’t their fault. A drunk driver ran a stop sign on the highway and knocked them over the hillside. They had no chance and it was. All good things ha ha . I love the Christmas out fit by the way”. Lauren was wearing a red turtleneck dress with a green bow on it. She thanked him and grabbed his stuff to show himUpstairs to his room.A few minutes later when they came down she grabbed the egg nog and the rum and asked him if he wanted a drink. He of course said yes. We damn near finished the bottle of rum. We laughed and we told stories . Derek told my wife about his wife throwing him out. As it turns out he was flirting with. Michelle gave him a sweet smile, and then looking more comfortable with the subject than she ever had before, she smiled a big smile and said, "Ok, then next time I will." "Promise?" Michael asked, drawing out the word promise and sounding so serious. "Now, even a bigger smile came to her face and she said, "Yes, yes I promise, I won't let him get away without kissing me next time." He leaned into her and gave her a deep and passionate kiss and as he ran his fingers up her thigh he said, "Good. They will then have to come down, perhapsseveral visits, to do what is necessary. They will probably have to stayover each time. You can see where I am going with this Rachel."I nodded, worriedly, becoming more and more aware of the scale and thecost of what I'd unknowingly caused."So, have you any money to pay for this Rachel?"I felt near tears again and shook my head. "No sir," I mumbled."No, I thought not, so what are we going to do?" I, I don't know sir, I'm so sorry." I couldn't stop my.