Danica could see where the Kestrel’s prow had punched into the other ship as it had descended, spearing it on the bowsprit and locking them together... It looked for all the world like the tear in the other ship’s shattered hull was a gaping maw eating the Kestrel’s prow.The large spotlight lantern was still in her hands. She had a moment of panic as her mind registered the heat. It had come free when the railing had broken, and somehow she’d held onto it. The hot reflector dish was resting. Four days a week my morning stops followed a strict schedule starting at 6 AM with Louies; the man needed his fresh pepperoni. Fridays I had the same route but started an hour earlier: bigger deliveries and more traffic. Afternoons deliveries varied.One Monday I noticed an “interesting” young woman waiting at the bus stop watching me. I learned her name was Cherry, she had short red hair (dyed) and always wore a pin or bracelet or necklace with a cherry on it. She was not a looker, but no dog. Dad once made the comment that, "You can do anything you want just aslong as you don't burn the house down or cause a cop to show up on ourdoorstep!" Both my folks work and they put in long hours at their jobs,and go on business trips every couple of weeks. And then to relieve thepressure from the hours they work, they'll take "weekend getaways"several times a month. All of which leaves me alone in the house most ofthe time - sometimes 2 or 3 days will pass before I even see my parentsand then. " As soon as I get her settled."Dr. Lampe looked at her watch. "I'm behind as it is. I'll tell Debbie about the billing arrangements. Hope your little experiment works out."Judy wheeled Maria back almost as soon as Dr. Lampe walked out."Here we are, Maria, all bright eyed and bushy tailed. Now you just take it easy getting dressed. Some people are more sensitive to having blood drawn, that's all."Marilyn helped Maria slip on her clothes, finishing her back buttons on the light blue print.