I was surprised when you asked me to dinner." Greg looked at Sarah trying to figure out how to respond. Sarah continued, "I figure I am here to listen...or to distract – whichever you need at the moment. And I'm okay if your needs change from moment to moment."Greg sat there, with moisture building in his eyes, feeling exhilarated and like crap at the same time. He was with a woman who was giving, who deserves better than he can give at the moment, but seems okay with whatever. Greg finally got. Exhilarating!Michelle had to leave this weekend for a three day trip to Charlotte for a seminar, and had to leave at three in the morning on Sunday to fit everything in her schedule. I work as a driver for Pizza Hut, so I don't usually get off on weeknights until after midnight. Saturday night I called Lee and asked her if she'd be up, I wanted to come by and spend the night and get a chance to see my sister off. Lee said she'd be up, so we could talk when I got there.After arriving, I plopped. I pulled up short when I noticed that the group at our usual table had grown. Jesse and Bobby were moving a couple of chairs when I arrived, finding seats for the four new residents. Missy, Jackie and Gail were sitting at one end. As everyone settled in, I saw that there was an empty chair between Missy and Bobby, so I headed for that.Betty Lou was still in her self-imposed exile at the other end of the table. She was staring daggers at the fourth new face at the table, a pretty blonde girl. Maybe they'll put little ruffles on the drumsticks today.In the end, even Will had to admit that the place was pretty decent after all. The Peking Garden had a multitude of private rooms, and they managed to secure a cozy little one that had more than enough space for the five of them. Erica delighted in the unconventional holiday dinner, of course. ("I hate turkey and stuffing anyway," she had confided to Will in the car, her happiness to be out of the house manifesting in some actual.