And now look at us. Two girls out together. Your dream come true. Isn't it?" Yes," I had to confess. My voice was a little husky. "Thank you, dear. Bu... you've never answered my question, why are you being so nice to me now, after years of hating..." I hesitated, and finished lamely, "of not wanting to know about... everything like this."The Maitre d' called out "Jackson, party of two," and Monica said, "That's us. Or strictly speaking, that's you, Andrea. Andrea Jackson, isn't that sweet? Easy. They brought along Jessica’s pet Papillion, Jessie, to stay with them. The women had met Lisa before but not her girls, Hanna and Jennifer who were out walking Sarg and Major.Dan came from his bedroom wearing his lounger pants and hoodie. He smiled at his girls paying a visit. Susan mentioned they were going away for a few days together.“Have I been replaced by a woman?” he joked.“Never!” Sandra barked and then smiled.“We’re getting to know each other in more ways than one.”“We’ll always need. . What?” Katie asked as her mouth hung open, “I thought...”Phil’s flabby face flushed red, “You thought what? You don’t even have fucking insurance! They said it expired months ago!”Katie was stunned, “I don’t have time for this Phil! I have an interview this morning! We had a deal!”The fat old man’s face trembled and shook. He pointed his chubby finger at the hard bodied wife, “The deal was that I wouldn’t call the cops!” quickly sounding upset, “I figured your insurance would take care of the. Several thoughts fled across his mind as the car slewed to a stop. He was fine! No pain! No fuzziness! He was fine, just shocked and frustrated. Though the pole snapped, the lines stayed up, so Norman was in no immediate danger of electrocution. The snow, plowed perfectly by Norman’s ruined front bumper, was deep and surrounded his vehicle. He knew driving out was not an option.His engine screamed in its death throes. Anti-freeze shot forward, transmission fluid gushed down, and engine oil.