" That things could have worked out like this?" Eve smiled. "Vicky, a dozen years ago when Shae took that gun away from me, no one would have been mor... surprised to see this scene than I would have been. I've come further than most, but at least I made the trip." Gun?" Jason asked, mildly curious. He hadn't been present the evening following the Class of '88 reunion when Eve had detailed her story, and this part had never been passed along to him."It's a long story," Eve said. "One day back in. ’ ‘There were few men there, virtually all of them bordering on elderly—there was no impropriety! And, acuity with the bow and short sword are important skills!’ Miszelah’s mouth quirked. ‘Skills that I doubt Chieftain Zandisz will permit you to hone while you are under his roof.’ ‘I am sure my dear uncle will allow me only to do battle wielding an embroidery needle.’ The corners of Lilija’s eyes crinkled as she smiled. The two young women laughed. Lilija stopped short when she saw the green. .." You're not the only one," Dad said. "Don't ever put yourself in thatsituation, Matthew. Jail sucks ass big time. Worst two days of my lifeever. I needed a rude awakening and got one. Remind me when that cutiecomes around to get water. The last thing I need right now is a DUI."Once he told me the reason, I was feeling better. Sure it wasn't somethinggreat but I had a feeling it was the truth. I was more open after thetruth came out. I told him I wasn't anywhere near perfect. He. ." Sarah replied. "Hmmm... you would never agree to itthough." Agree to what?" I asked."A full makeover," she replied."Why not? I am already dressed the part, you might as well finish thejob."So Sarah plucked my eyebrows, stuck false lashes on my eyelids and falsenails on my fingernails taught me how to apply my own makeup. Shepainted my toenails too.Finally she put a wig cap on my head and styled it in a Louise Brookshairstyle.Then she showed me to the mirror.I looked like a girl now."Let's.