Aside from the usual commode and bidet and a double sink there was a small redwood dry sauna that would comfortably seat six and a sunken whirlpool tu.../shower combination that looked large enough to swim laps in and of course more plants.Walking down into the tub Susan pushed some buttons on a waterproof control panel and a small waterfall began falling down over some irregular rocks mounted on the wall at one end and multiple shower heads began gushing. After adjusting the temperature she. "I know ... losing Simone and David was very hard on me." I think they helped you grow up."Vee looked at Gary and Gary looked at Vee... "Grow up?" In your term I am very old, but in Mother's eye I am a Young Adult. Company is just a kid ... or so She says," explained April."So we're just children?" Vee asked."No. You exist in a different time scheme. It's apples to oranges," Mother said. She hemmed a bit, and said, "Why have you come?"Gary said, "We seek a place for us." The Powers that Be .... " Yeah." Gene nodded. "The ring thing helped, I think. She wants to make the leap, but I'm not sure if she is ready." Yeah, I know. We were kind of hoping that the girls could help her get over the hump."Gene looked sheepish. "Who's gonna get ME over the hump?"It was my turn to look sheepish. "Me, I guess -- not that I'm any expert." You've been right thus far," Gene pointed out."I had help." I thought about it. "Let's get a coffee at the mess." Good idea."I didn't know it, but there were some. "Where will you be? Will you be in disguise?" Let's just say I'll be watching. I'd rather not tell you and have youlooking for me and blowing my cover," said Mr. Porter. "And one lastthing. Your invitation is in the glove box. I'll be reachable by text ifwe need to communicate during the event. Good luck, and we'll talk whenit's over."Connor hung up and continued driving until he got to the event. As hepulled up on the valet line, he opened the glove compartment, taking outhis invitation and.