I said that because that's what you needed to hear. But when we do ... this ... I think of him as my brother ... one of the very special men in my lif.... But he was only one of two special men. You were the other. I felt just as strongly about you. But you weren't ready for that. You weren't ready for what I grew to want from you."Eventually some of the girls figured out what was happening between me and Alex. And a couple of them figured out how I felt about you too. Brittney was one. She. That you are willing to leave Chuck, the man you love, to be a good mother is also commendable, but unnecessary. I want to be your friend and hope you and Chuck will visit with us often, Cassie."Cassie had tears streaming down her face as she hugged me. She said to me and those around us, "Thank you for talking to me about what was on my mind. I want Chuck, but also want what would be right. You have given me permission, or I guess what I mean is the acceptance of my being Chuck's wife."It was. “And you’ve agreed to the requirements.”Agnes asked, “Does Mom know about this?”Missus Stover responded, “Yes, it’ll be fun.”Agnes said, “Just remember, paybacks can be hell.” Everyone laughed. We went inside and enjoyed family. Agnes helped her mother with supper. By then, we were hungry. We sat down to eat. It was, of course, leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. We would have more Saturday when they would celebrate again with us.After supper, Jimmy and Aaron left separately. It appeared that. ” He then looked to Maxine. “Sorry if I embarrassed you. There is one more thing.”Maxine looked around and quietly said, “Okay. And that is?”The Doctor then said, “Can I please have those crutches back? My co-worker will need those so she can go home in ten minutes.”Courtney walked to my car. She hugged me and whispered in my ear, “Call me once you have talked to Elena about you helping to give me a baby. And watch over your little sister there.”After Courtney hugged Maxine and whispered in her.