She was warm, flirty and fun, and this belied her sense of wit and intelligence. She had allowed her husband to provide her a life of leisure, had giv...n birth to Luke when she was 21, and had waited for him to go to school before earning her degree in sexual psychology. She seldom practiced, though, only taking a case here and there, consulting now and then with another doctor. For the most part, she enjoyed the life of a rich, beautiful, stylish woman. He eyes were wide and ice-blue, her jet. Our room was definitely not the honeymoon suite. The door opened onto the parking lot. At least I wouldn’t have to carry the luggage a long way. I offered to carry Rebecca across the threshold, but she laughed and told me it was too cold. Instead, Rebecca took the key and opened the door while I brought the luggage.The room held a desk, two chairs, a television, and a double bed. Otherwise, the room smelled clean, and it passed my bed bug inspection. The thermostat wouldn’t go higher than 68. We’ve stayed friends ever since. Nina and I met a couple of years ago in college. We were working on our masters in marine biology.” “And now we take holiday together and every year two of us fly out and visit the third. This year is Sophie’s turn to host; and I must say, its been splendid and going to get better!” Nina chimed in. “You can bet your ass on that!” Sophia exclaimed. At this, the girls reveled in more giggling and laughing. “Where are you staying?” “Well,” answered Nan, “I was. She closed the box, set it on the table and slid it back. “Thanks” She said sarcastically. “Another part of my life I left behind four years ago.” I didn’t understand, “Dale, I haven’t picked up a violin since high school.” She said sharply, tears filling her eyes. The rest of the dinner I tried my best to explain myself and my reasons for letting her go. Everything fell on def ears. At the end she was just pushing her food around her plate, without looking up, she said softly, “nobody has ever.