"Bailey's face was a puzzle; her look alternated between angry and hurt."It was much more than a few months to me," she said finally. I could only nod... It had been a long time since I had spoken to Bailey and I didn't want her to know how much I had missed her.Sophie gracefully excused herself to look for Catalina, leaving me alone with Bailey."It was more than that to me, too," I said when Sophie had left. "But I guess now isn't a good time to talk about it."Bailey's gaze returned to the. Last night, this morning you've been my knight in shining armor." Don Quixote might be more like it," he laughed, then sobered a bit. "But even his Dulcinea would pale in comparison to you."Maria had studied the Cervantes novel in high school and now found herself reddening in embarrassment, self conscious at the comparison and compliment."Uh, the bathroom's through there and you'll find shampoo and soap next to the tub," he said, trying to extricate them both from the awkward moment."Thanks,. You do whatever you want-rememberyou don't have to justify anything especially to me. I know things seemto have changes rather a lot in the last few days; changed for the betterI hope. And just one other thing, no more secrets? Whatever you tell mewon't shock me; I've seen too many things in my life to be shocked anymore" She reached over and gently squeezed Lucy's hand. "OK agreed" saidLucy quietly. "Shit!" Caroline suddenly exclaimed "How could I forget!" What, what?" said Lucy. "Tell you. I was beginning to wonder if I hadn't made a mistake in not talking to Dory about this first. Nana could probably guide me on that."Nana, I wanted to thank you for your support on my plans. I really hope it comes to pass, but it will depend on several things, not the least of which is whether Dory gets that teaching position." I understand. Don't worry about it, Steve. I'll be very surprised if your mother and father don't want to support you as well. I know how proud they are of you and you.