At least they had picked a good place for lunch. "I've eaten here before. This is a nice place and they have really great food." My cousin Niles owns ...t. He's an O'Toole," Robert said."I've heard that you have a big family," Jared said trying to make a little small talk.Robert grinned and said, "It is getting bigger every day. Shelly O'Connor had a baby girl yesterday. We're expecting Laura Connor to have a baby today or tomorrow." I heard that there is a Donaldson born every week," Jared said.. "No, I have it covered. I got us some ice cream for dessert." Lesa responded. Jake seemed to be very comfortable with Sarita. She was sure they would bond, but not as father-daughter. She resolved to be okay with their relationship, no matter what it turned out to be, or when.After dessert, Jake pitched in to help with the cleanup, and without being asked, he even helped get Franklin ready for bed. Samantha shared a bathroom with Franklin. She and Sarita crowded in for the ritual of brushing. "The two humiliated boys left the kiosk and headed toward their next stop on the list, the shoe store. Karen had been very specific that they were to ask for Ken, the gay salesperson, to assist them with their purchases. The shop was very busy when they entered and meekly asked for Ken. He was busy assisting other customers so the two took a seat to wait. While they waited, they were the object of everyone's attention, hearing a lot of whispers and giggles. Ken was everything Karen had. It was just a lot of fun.” Jamie watched her friend intently, waiting for her reaction. You could have heard a pin drop in the room. Kelsey bit her lip and shuffled a little in the bed, looking at Jamie. ‘Is that.. longing on her face?’ Jamie thought, studying her friend’s expression.Jamie laid back in the bed again and looked away from Kelsey, unsure of what the next second would hold, but much to Jamie’s dismay Kelsey didn’t say anything. The two friends laid together in silence for what felt.