You have a more interesting outlook on the whole weight thing? Is that how all you Aussies think about it?’ ‘Actually, I’m from New Zealand, no... Australia, but, yes, it’s a common attitude in my part of the world.’ ‘Well, it’s rather refreshing, especially for a fat girl like me.’ ‘Fat? I’d hardly call you fat, my dear Ruby. Don’t let that prick’s stupidity affect you.’ ‘Well, would it be possible for you to prove yourself right, just this once? I won’t ask you for much, but could you,. "Keeps us from frightening passers by." Or from incensing Sherry," she giggled."Okay, since you couldn't make an hour without mentioning the 's-word', you and her talked and she's pretty sure you were coming over to screw my brains out?" Look, love of my life, Sherry knows that you and me, we're exclusive and that we've talked about marriage and that we've been making out. I mean, I can't ask Gramma about sex. Just can't. And the girls at school? Oh, come on. Some of them think they can't get. Fortunately, Jenny would call me or connect via FaceTime every day to see how I was doing and it was always the boost I needed to get through the homesick feelings.As I pulled into the driveway to my dad's house, I noticed a new car in the spot I usually park. Is that for me or did my family have company over? I knew Dad would have both of his cars in the garage as well as my step-mom's car. My dad was a supremely successful lawyer and despite him having our already large house renovated to. “I guess, a strong girl who has no issue either taking what she wants or making it hers. You know?”“I do, I think.”The food came and it was delicious. The menu didn’t have any prices on it, so I have no way to calculate how much everything cost. I imagine expensive. We had dessert, and were just wrapping up. As we left the restaurant, my aunt in tow, the sun had gone down some, but there was still plenty of light and warmth. Thinking we were just going to go home, I was ready to check my phone.