She was unaware of one crucial detail. No one had started in on their coffee as of yet. Meanwhile, Miranda was drowning her coffee with multiple packe...s of sugar and multiple packets of cream. She was slurping it down like an uncivilized cretin. It was like being under a spotlight. There were three pairs of eyes on Miranda. Jackson watched Miranda while he watched his mother. Jackson wanted to know what his mother thought of Miranda. He wanted to know if Miranda’s display of ignorance had. It was the wet that was the killer. It was nine by this time and the sun was beginning to warm her, albeit only slightly. The steps proved easy to climb and at the top was a path that led to a shed. Could that be where the illegals were hidden? She wondered what to do."Don't interfere" That was what Mrs F had told her and her voice had been firm. So Gloria did not try the door, although she could see that it was strong and did not appear to be unused. The hinges were shiny and the door had been. ”“Anyway,” she continued, “if we can see each other at least one weekend a month, plus on your breaks, I’ll be fine. And you’ll have Stephie to keep your bed warm for you.”“You’re really OK with that?” I inquired. “I’m somewhat surprised, actually.”“For five years, you’ve had someone close to you who you could make love with whenever you wanted to, or, better said, whenever you needed to. And because I’m changing things, I guess I feel like I need to give you some leeway in that area, at least. It sprawled on both sides of the Mississippi River and I had classes on both banks. They reminded us that there were predators in every town and to guard ourselves by acting responsibly. There was also a dire threat implied to any potential predator that was in the orientation.At least there was no rule against going to college while I was pregnant. They’d have thrown me out of high school. I’d be headed for that clinic on Monday right after my last class. I’d have the form with me that allowed.