"Where did all this come from," I asked."I picked up some groceries on the way home," Jane replied. "I hope you don't mind me using your kitchen. I'll...clean up afterwards." I don't mind at all, but I was going to ask you to dinner with me." No, thanks. I have this meal all prepared. There's enough for both of us. Would you like to join me?" There wasn't any way I was going to turn down a home cooked meal. It was pretty simple; spaghetti with marinara sauce, green salad and a red wine. It was. ’ I asked, ‘Sorry about what?’ She looked at me and said, ‘You must not know. I will be right back.’ I had no idea what she was talking about. I watched as she walked across the street and then came back carrying a newspaper. I let her into the hallway and she handed me the newspaper, which was today’s edition. I had seen it on the newsstand at the drugstore that was next to my store but I hadn’t paid it any attention. The big news was about a car crash on the one highway. I knew that road, at. .. I ... I'm asking you to forgive me too." You know it's gonna be hard for me ... because of what you did to me..." I'm sorry Mom ... I don't know what else to say. I was wrong for hitting you."The conversation continued along those lines for a few minutes, as Doña Lisette tried to make Ruthie feel as guilty as possible over what had happened the prior week. Ruthie shook from anger and frustration, but she managed to play along until her mother "reluctantly" accepted her apology. Finally Doña. Anyway, I visited the place. There was one room that was completely available for my use with its own attached bath, toilet and a mini kitchen attached. I liked the place. The approach to the room was by a separate door from the side. The owners were a Gujarati couple by name Alka and Ajay. They were very accommodative about the rent, utilities payment, etc. and I thought that it would make sense to save a few £’s by taking this accommodation. I agreed and moved into the place by the end of.