We are late, lets go!”He headed for the door with her right behind him. Opening it for her, he watched her walking, she was a goddess in is mind at ...hat moment in time.The restaurant was much like the first place they had lunch, dim inside, old leather booths, starched white table cloths, waiters in tux-like dress. They a semi-circular booth in the rear, a very quiet location. The waiter approached.“Martini’s okay with you?” She nodded her head. “Two Chopin vodka martini’s, straight up, olives.. Knowing that Kate was deep in a trance, my wife said, "Kate, would tell me why you feel you have to tell lies and make up gossip about other people? You have often alienated friends and family and hurt an awful lot of people throughout your life. There must be a good reason for it all."It was quiet for a minute and we thought that Kate wouldn't answer. Then she spoke. "I guess I felt that no one really loves me and I'm just not as important as other people. All I want is to be recognized as a. ”Katie said, “Did Allanah have any say?”“Of course not. But her dad told me she was pretty excited about it and just loved her tenderizing before the roast.”They pulled up to the house. Dave said, “Okay, girls, it’s late. In the house and up to bed. School tomorrow.” Cheryl thought she saw Katie about to ask another question and then decide not to. That was Katie’s way, she knew: when something intrigued her she needed to think things through in her own mind before expressing herself out loud.. "Katie walked out of a back room into the living room, then froze when she saw me. There was fear in her eyes, and sadness. When I didn't speak, they both got worse. I gave her a lop-sided grin, and said, "Surprise." I paused, then continued, "Mind if I come in?"Her expression relaxed a bit, but she still looked spooked. "Sure, Jeff," she said after a long pause.Little Becky stepped back, pulling the door open, and I walked in, smiling at her. "Thank you," I said, as she closed the door behind.