My Mom was a total mess, and even though I tried to console her, no one could. She was in shock and in a daze.January 15, 2015: Lisa and some friends ...ome over to the house today to pay their respects. No one knew what to say, then again what could you say? I told Lisa I was sorry about our date tonight. She promised me she will be waiting when I felt up to going out again. She then embraced me tight against her body and as she hugged me, it felt so good, but I felt so guilty because I could. “You say that every week.”Their teeth brushed and alarm clock set, the two girls said their evening prayers and went to bed. Of all things, it was an attempt to yawn that woke up Helena, and the realization that she couldn’t open her mouth. Her eyes bolted open and she tried to sit up, but she couldn’t move from her spot. Her entire body was paralyzed, as if she were under anesthesia. She was incapable of even flexing the muscles in her body or moving her tongue. With tears in her eyes, she. ”“Why not?”“She said it was too expensive for her family to even think about.”“It can be, yes. We do try to help, though. I’m sure you’ve heard of the fundraisers that happen throughout the year?”“Yeah, exactly. I’ve been to one. And that’s kind of what I want to ask about. I was hoping you’d be okay with letting us set up a benefit concert, to raise money for people wanting to go on these trips to other countries.”“Hmm. That’s a very interesting idea. Go on.”“I don’t know what you’d call it,. M. and it was already packed. The dance floor was full, and the music was playing a loud hip-hop song. It was one of Rita’s favorites, unfortunately. She said that she was going to hit the dance floor, and told me to get a drink. After about an hour of talking and mingling with friends, I decided to check on Rita. To my disgust, Rita was dancing with our friend Juan and was already smashed. Someone had been giving her champagne, which she has a low tolerance for. What bothered me was.