" Beverly took my hand and led me towards the rear of the shop.There were the most beautiful frilly gowns on display and I noted thatmost of them had ...leeves and full necklines, not like some gowns thatwere strapless.Beverly led me further in to her bridal boutique and my arm rubbedagainst the frilly creations. I moved my hand to touch the silkymaterial of the dress. Beverly noticed the movement of my handBeverly said, "Ooh you must feel are in heaven, it's just wonderfulisn't it."I nodded and. With it a note. "I keep a copy of this picture with me all the time. I feel like I was just born twenty years too late. I can't help the way I feel, but I understand the problems I could cause for you. Just know that I love you and I will always be ready when you are to continue whatever this is." I made it back in town for the last day at band camp. It's parents day but my ex didn't show. This years routine, had all three songs revolving around Lindsey's brilliant violin playing, she had singe. He didn't move as she slipped out of the bed and out of the room. Her nightgown, worn and faded, hung from her shoulders by two weary spaghetti straps. It caught at her hips and ended in a tier of lace, half way between waist and knees. A pair of gold anklets adorned her left leg. She walked into the kitchen, her bare feet padding across the floor,, and gasped as she saw Edward, already at the table having his morning coffee. Ed had worked with her husband for several years and often stayed. But he wasn't soft. He was clearly no stranger to physical labor.And Clover - Rose wondered how many times she'd watched Clover sleep. Even though they'd been separated for almost a year, the girl hadn't changed at all. Rose longed to curl up behind her and sleep too or possibly wake her with gentle, feather-light kisses like she had so often before.Kneeling in the darkened room, Rose allowed herself a faint smirk. There would be time enough for kisses later if everything went as expected. For.