Then I thought about Benjamin.They all needed me at a specific moment, or their lives would take a very different direction.And that scared me.The nur...e gave me a pad and pen, so I could make notes of who, what, where, and when. Fate was a fickle mistress, and I had appointments I couldn't miss with all of my loved ones, or risk tragedy and loss for people I loved, and a dog I adored. For a half hour, if not longer, I jotted down names, dates, places, and times.So intent was I that I didn't. The first time I lived in New Zealand I stuck it out. Cyn had the watch and we know what happened then. She gave the damn thing to me. On South I pushed my weight around ... just a little.When I lived in Australia ... I worked for a living ... and nobody knew who I was.I’m going to give being a townie a shot. Make a west coast Lake Michigan Winter and you’re a native. I need to find a job ... or start one.What do I know?Cabinets and little sailboats.I need a shop.This town is vacation condos. Umm... wow!" said Alina. Her face. I could see the excitement on her face before she forced herself back into the manner of a sales professional. "Caitlyn, I had no idea. I'm sure we can get all this cleared out." Why would we do that?" I said smirking."It's naughty and not expected," she said."It's part of the house Alina," I said raising my chin. "Though how can I know this works without a proper appraisal?" What do you mean?" said Alina. Her gaze already glinted with excitement. She couldn't. .. similar goals, standing at the door together ... I guess they have a reason to be excited." I thought for a second. "Was there anyone in your family that could back you up? I mean, academically?" No," he said. "Pop was an operator at a chemical plant. He would've helped if he could've. But all he had was a high school diploma and anything like college math was out of his league."I pointed towards the three girls. "They have us..." If we can keep up," he said. "Those are three bright girls. I.