"I think she means that she is officially engaged," Brock said."Yeah," Meredith said. "That's what I meant. Is everything OK there?" I was playing wit... you, honey," Erin replied. "I'm thrilled. I really am. I've been expecting this. I had two or three responses planned out depending upon how you announced it. Your Dad said that you and he do that sometimes just to goof around. Let me get Sam. I love you, honey. I hope I didn't hurt your feelings." No, that was great," Meredith said, returning. While waiting for dessert I got up to use the bathroom and when I came out I found Marlene waiting for me.“Just curious stud, but which one is your new girlfriend?“Neither one. They are my new stepsisters.”“Okay, but which one was doing the deed?”“Both of them.”“Both?”“Long story.”“Number is still the same. Call me; I’d love to hear it.”Since we would be done with dinner about eight I thought I’d run over to the teen club and see who was there and maybe get a dance or two. That idea was shot. " I didn't realize you were taking Drivers' Ed this summer." Yes, since my birthday's in the summer, they made me wait to take it." It doesn't make for a fun summer, does it? When's your birthday?" July 31st." Well, at least we'll be out by then." Thankfully." You have anything planned for your birthday? 'Sweet 16, ' you know." No, we're going to be on vacation. We're going out west." Really? That sounds like fun." It's a lot of time in the car. We're going to be going on a trail ride for ten. ‘I know, Daddy, and it’s okay. I’m glad you did what you did for me. I love you, all of you, and I would have missed this, missed being part of our family if you hadn’t. It’s just that sometimes a fragment floats up and it is like a loose tooth, you keep worrying at it with your tongue. You can’t help it. That’s how the fragments are for me. Don’t feel guilty; it was a small price to pay.’James wrapped his arms around Sally, holding her to his chest as his tears wet her hair. Stacy and Zoe were.