We were both consumed with our sons and our lives took a backseat to their happiness. I was sorry to see dinner done and desserts eaten because I was ...ot ready to depart from her presence. We paid for our checks and left nice tips as the waiter had been perfect. He was always there when we needed him but he left us alone at the right times as well. ‘May I walk the lady to her car?’ I asked as I held up my arm for her to take. She laid her arm upon mine and said ‘The lady would be honored to. While she kissed me she lifted one of her legs in a move the cheerleaders do every so often. It's the one where they leave one leg on the ground, and stick the other one straight up. Sometimes they bend over sideways, so they look like they're doing the splits sideways. Sometimes they hug the leg sticking straight up and stand there. It looks impossible, but with all the stretching and working out they do, it's easy for some of them. We were in the bathtub, so she had plenty of room. She. I was crushed.In time, I managed to swallow my pain and accept what I thought I never could. I welcomed Garrett into my family, and began to move on.One day, Brenda came to the house. I welcomed her in as I always did, and I could tell something was on her mind. I knew probing her for the issue would be fruitless. She would tell me when she was ready, so I busied myself making dinner for us and making sure she was comfortable. I poured her a drink and she drank it as we made smalltalk.Finally,. "My exhausted mind tried to stop the whirlwind blowing around in my head. "Fairfox? Why does that sound familiar? You mean the Buzz Mag shoot?" That's the one. If you want it, they want you."Adrienne was supposed to be doing that this morning, I realized. I glanced over to the fridge. The smiley face on the note was looking awfully smiley right now. Adrienne had passed it up so I could have it. I felt both annoyed and grateful at having such an awesome friend. How could I not accept her gesture.