I reserved a chance for storminess later when realisation set in.In contrast, my second daughter’s response was one of barely contained fury. The bl...ck eyes glaring at me over Mother’s shoulder as Hotene listened to her explanation communicated everything: she believed that I was responsible for driving her grandmother away, and nothing anyone could say or do would sway her from that conviction.Long experience had taught me that it was best to leave Hotene alone when she was angry, a tactic I’d. And, because it was set back rom the highway, the motel owner failed to mention the fifth building, “The Spice Warehouse.” I'd seen the sign when we drove in and thought it was some sort of distribution plant for spices. But “The Spice Warehouse” was a combination sex shop and strip club. And it was booming with a full parking lot. Walking past, Jill giggled, “We should stop in on the way back to get some marital aides.” We all laughed. The restaurant was quite good. We enjoyed the food and few. “Sir I know what the verdict will be. If it is ok, can I stay to help the men with their exercise routine?”He came up to me, patted me on the back saying, “OK Jack.”By lunch time, a guard came to tell me that Warden Williams wanted to see me. I went to his office. As I passed his secretary, she smiled at me. I knocked on the door, knowing it would be the last time I would knock on his door.“Come in,” that demanding voice said.I entered the warden’s office.“Jack, you are a free man,”I looked at. ‘I want to see the ring,’ said Sandy. ‘No ring yet,’ said Jeff. ‘Ashley tells me there is an extended shopping ritual required before we get one.’ Discussion moved to dessert. Louis drew me aside. ‘Ashley, I don’t want to interfere in this and you can just tell me you’d rather not, and I’ll understand. My mother had a very nice engagement ring that belonged to her grandmother before her. ‘If you’re going to take some time getting a ring, would you like to see it? Maybe you’d be interested in.