Slowly the pain becomes manageable and she shakes her head disparagingly. She knew better, had done this enough times to learn, to learn she couldnt r...sh after they cut the monster from her flesh. The padding held in place with surgical tape stains a dark crimson, Shit cursing under her breath at popping yet another stitch, she sighs softly as her shoulders slump with the weight of her life. So heavy it seems and yet still so young, but age isnt always measured in years, and the short 25 years. Linda and Zoë caught a glimpse of their parents' surprised look as Mom and Dad became aware of their presence. Mom shuffled upstairs. Dad went into the kitchen, lighting up his pipe and puffing on it. Zoë held her breath. The tension of her father's being there was unbearable."So, I guess that's what you wanted to tell me, Zoë... " She's got nothing to say to you."Fred kept staring at his favorite daughter as if he hadn't heard Linda's angry interjection."Is that true?... Is that. It had been three years from high school and no one in the group had seen each other in all that time. we had gotten in contact with each other and planed a small get together. the whole group would be there. we all met at josh and cassy home. i had on dress pants and a bottom down shirt with sneakers. i was tall with dark hair. i was thick but not all of it was fat. in fact most of it wasnt. after setting in the living room listing to music we went to the dinning room for food. cassy sat next. She stood shakily, but I steadied her with my intertwined fingers. Kat's knees looked weak, but her body followed the guiding force of my hands.So softly I could hardly be heard I whispered: "Lesson five: Vision. Let your eyes see me. Look freely into my eyes. Examine the curve of my face, the shape of my lips. Touch me with your eyes like you would with your lips."KatI felt myself sinking into the rich amber pools of Amy's eyes. I had hardly noticed before just how pretty they were. I liked it.