’ Oh yeah I thought. ‘No problem Bob, thanks for the game and really well played, that was a good win.’ ‘Maria was terrific today, best I have...seen her play, so let’s do it again next time, thanks, thanks Maria.’ He called into the kitchen and left quickly. Maria called her goodbyes, and then walked past me towards the ladies dressing room patting my bottom in a friendly fashion as she past me but not stopping. Seconds later she rushed out again coming towards me, red in the face with a fierce. My God, had I really been so wrapped up in my own personal pity I didn't notice someone come downstairs? I knew I had been alone after Rochelle's mother left, and after I finished my shower. I know for a fact no one was here when I turned out the light and lay down. Perhaps I fell asleep? I may have. I tend to get really sleepy after a bath. I knelt on the couch and peered through the darkness, rubbing my eyes and trying to make out the figure sitting in a chair across from me. I could tell she. Looks like we’re going to need more radios, but I’ll talk to you about that when I get home.”“10-4 ... See ya.”“10-4?? What does that mean?”“10-4 stands for Okay - or - I Got Your Message.”“10-4 ... See you at the house.”“10-4”I was still laughing at him when Sheila came back.“I heard y’all all the way in the bathroom. 10-4 huh? I’ll have to remember that.”“10-4”She parked beside me at the office and I waited to walk in with her. When I opened the door for her, she looked at me, shook her head. She possessed the key to him and he was happy to allow her to turn the lock."For one thing, I went to see Father Brendan yesterday. He's very sick; it's only a matter of time." It was good of you to go to see him." It would have been, if I had done it for him. I actually went for myself," he admitted. "I went to say my confession to him." It was a big step, Jamie." Yes," he answered. "It was less difficult than I once envisioned. I finally realized that I was never blameless, as I once.