Let's replay those past few paragraphs -- but with many more detailsadded to the descriptions, and just a touch of re-editing! [Return to Story]A Deta...led Examination Into One Family..."Day 65" (Take 2)The troubles of the past were apparently over. At least for onefamily, that is. Today was just another ordinary day at the home ofJohn and Sandra Washington and their two children Robbie and Patty.Of course, there was one rather major change the entire world wasstill adjusting to, and the. When he’s on elevator duty, Hobo will stare intensely as the wood-slatted door makes its vertical journey upward. Even when it’s Vanessa or me, he’ll continue to watch until he’s certain no one else is coming in. Then he’s ready for his tail-wagging “Good boy” greetings.When we have company for dinner or a couple of dozen people for a party, Hobo is on elevator alert the entire evening. I’m glad the Gunther incident hasn’t negatively affected his personality. Once people have passed his initial. "Whoa," also escaped her lips a momentlater. I knew what she meant. All those clothes in one room was animpressive display for any girl. A glance at Dad proved that it wasn't auniversal feeling across the genders."Amazing, huh?" Julia said, addressing Emily this time. Emily could onlynod in wonder as her eyes continued to dart around the room.Julia led us over to a small, clear section that had two sheets drapedover what appeared to be two human shaped blobs."I've got two different ideas for. The night had finally come and everything was ready. It was time to meet her destiny.Marie removed her robe and knelt down wearing her bra and panties in the middle of the triangle. She picked up a lighter and lit the three candles at each point of the triangle. Marie picked up a small pair of scissors and cut off a lock of her hair.“A little piece of me.” She smiled.Then she picked up the folded paper from the silver chalice and placed the lock of hair within it. She gently kissed the paper.