She leaned over and took off one shoe. ‘Driving home.’ She took off the other shoe. ‘Dealing with Amy.’ She lifted her arms over her head and ...ook off her shirt, leaving only her camisole. ‘Credit card bills.’ ‘I think she’s got it,’ said Stephanie from behind me. I’d almost forgotten she was there. There was something in her voice that was husky, almost breathless. I was a little surprised. ‘All right, Nicole. When I say ‘sleep,’ you’ll return to my living room and go back into your trance,. We'll move, Melissa. That's it. We'll start somewhere fresh again. Somewhere free of ... o-of the sinful influence of this town. Yes, that's it. That's what we'll do. I-I'll start on that right now..."Kathy rose from the table. Melissa gasped as the water once more rippled in her glass."I almost had it," Melissa murmured softly. "I'm sure I did. I'm sure I can get it back. I just have to concentrate."Kathy glanced back at the broken shell that used to be her daughter. Tears trickled from her. Tom and I left – we were getting the meat direct from a farm – the owner being a friend of Dan & Toms parents and who’d supplied their ‘special occasion’ meat for over thirty years. It wasn’t the cheapest but it was top-quality, something that I don’t mind paying a bit extra for. We had a 15lb turkey ordered and a 6lb joint of beef, which were soon carefully placed in the boot. We were also in charge of purchasing the alcohol, fortunately none of us were really huge drinkers so we made do with. She is in her mid-30s, average height, dusky skin and long flowing black hair. Her figure is awesome and so is her way of talking. She wears spectacles and that gives her an intellectual kind of look which is like an instant turn on for me. On top of that, when she lets her perfect flowing hair loose: oh my God!! What can I say, leave alone write!Often while returning from the office, I see her playing with her kid. Sometimes when our eyes meet, she greets me with a smile and her soft.