Although her facial lines were more etched around her eyes, she still maintained a fresh, glowing look, and she was often complimented that she didn�...t look a day over thirty-five. Looking at her watch, she knew it was time. No turning back as she grabbed her purse and got out of the car. With trembling hands she attempted to straighten out her skirt of the creases created from sitting and driving. Her heartbeat was pounding through her chest and she was sure anyone within a passing distance. She’d cook for us and all of us will have a few drinks and eat. This is pretty much our daily routine.One Saturday morning, I woke up feeling thirsty and went down to get some water. I saw that the kitchen lights were on. As I entered, I saw Afreen near the fridge drinking water. She looked at me and said “Water?” I nodded. She took out another bottle and handed it to me. While giving it, she accidentally looked down and walked away with a naughty smile on her lips. I didn’t realize for a. The bulge was still very obvious and he no longer tried to hide it. In hind-sight, I think he had other things on his mind. I couldn’t help but feel a certain measure of resolve. I knew now without a doubt what was in my son’s pajamas. As I reached the doorway, I looked back over my shoulder to see if he was watching me. I pushed his door all the way open. Then I smiled, “I guess maybe I’ll see ya in a bit.” I told him like a silly little high school girl. I turned and left for the laundry. Does that name ring a bell?”“Yes.”“Whaddaya mean yes? Aren’t you still interested in taking over that business of his? He’s looking for a way out, last I heard. Shouldn’t you be calling him?”“We’re all looking for a way out.”“Ah-ha, the philosopher on such an early morning, eh?”“Cut it out, Alan. How can you be so happy at such an early hour?”“Do I detect a small hangover by chance?”“You figured me out.”“Well, I can only give you my best of advice: cut out the drinking.”“Thanks, I’ll keep that.