Of course we were used to it having seen it our entire lives, but others were often surprised by it.The old oak icebox that had been converted to a st...rage cabinet still stood next to the large modern double-door freezer / refrigerator. There was a large new modern gas range that had replaced the older gas range some years ago, but the old wood stove still stood next to it. The cabinets, counters, and sink had been replaced with more modern ones also, but the large farmhouse worktable was still. He could have a dedicated fax line and a high-speed Internet connection for a computer. The office furniture came from the spare stuff at the satellite plants. He even picked up a couple of nice side chairs to use as extra seating in the living room. The apartments were originally built as small condos and each unit was a stand alone building, surrounded by very nice gardens with small trees, flowering shrubs and flower beds, providing a riot of color in the blooming season.The condos did not. "Where are we going?" I asked. My lips stuck together in a weird waythat made me constantly want to lick my lips."Does it matter?" Katie asked as she picked up her purse and slung itover her shoulder. She already seemed very comfortable in Rory's body.I leaned against the wall for support. "It does to me. I don't want anyof my friends to see me like this."Katie stepped out the door. "If your friends see you, they'll just wantto bang you." That's what I'm worried about," I said as I wobbled down. "Tony, let me ask you, what have you got out of our marriage? I mean, are you glad you married me nine years ago?" Yes I am. I'll admit it could have been better at times, especially lately. Overall I am glad I met and married you. The best thing is you gave me Seely. Our life together hasn't turned out to be like the one my parents had. That was too much to expect and I have been sorrowfully disappointed at times. I suppose if my work hadn't taken me away so much, we would have stayed closer.