Why didnt you tell me, Anne? he asked in a worried tone. Can I ask what you were thinking, being in bed with him? I never meant for that to happen. Ra..., it wasnt about anything other than wanting to comfort him. It tears me apart to listen to him cry. Anne cupped Rays face in her hands and looked deep into his eyes. I love you only you. My God Ray, you and the girls are my whole life. Just like Carla was to Noel. She threw her arms around his neck and hung on, as if your dear life. Oh Ray, she. I was happy as at least noghost would dare to appear when two of us were there, and even if sheappeared, mom would know I was not going crazy. I didn't sleep well fordays, so I was looking forward to getting a good night's sleep. Mom and Isaid good night prayers together and she fell asleep straight away. I wasgiving extra thanks to God that mom was recovering and happier than shewas.Then the girl appeared, walking through a wall.Why was the girl always crying?I wanted to poke mom and tell her. Yeh sun kar meri didi mujh se chipak gayee aur rone lagi. Mujh se bolee arre pagale main koi teri dushman thodi hee hoon mujhe bura laga to maine bol diya chal ghar chal wohi baat karnege pehle gile kapde badal le. Main didi ke smajhane par ghar aa gaya.Didi ne mere kapde nikale aur mujhe badalne ko bola garam coffee pilayee aur bole ab bata tu yeh sab kyon karta hain teri koi umar thodi hain yeh sab karne kee. Main bola didi mere man main sau sawal uth te hain kyon mera lund subah khad a ho. Haley's at a friend's, but she'll be here in a bit. We tol' 'er to be home for supper."Sixteen year old Deb popped around the corner, smiling. Her smile broadened when she saw me and Tina. Tina was two inches taller, and Deb's hair was a curious arrangement of brunette and blonde streaks, and they could've been schoolmates.She bounced up to me and hugged me, kissing me on the cheek, then she turned to Tina. "Hi! I'm Deb. Deborah, actually, but Deb works better." And she hugged Tina. "Mom says.