”“Stop apologizing, Matt,” Mom said. “We forgot you at the hospital. You had to beg to find out why you weren’t being visited. I can’t bel...eve I left you in the food court after missing three meals.” She looked almost as shocked as Patty at what had happened.“Like I said, it was a terrible week for all of us. Last night was the pressure vent you all needed. It was important and necessary and did more good for you than any of us can probably pin-point. It just took on a life of its own.”“Between. Four police cars full of police, two cars of social workers, all for an elf and two girls and their baby. They roared down the lane, blue lights flashing. The animals ran. They squealed onto the grass, tearing the lawn. Crena growled menacingly and a couple of policemen unsheathed their tazers.“Don’t you dare!” rang out a female voice from the house, “Crena! Leave” Crena retreated, but did not back down. He stood at the door of the house. He was bigger than a wolf, more teeth than a crocodile,. We ordered another round of drinks and had some more conversations and eventually we parted ways making arrangements for another night. After a couple days went by I found a break in my schedule and I was coming home I was so excited I didn't even tell my wife. I was looking forward to showing up and surprising her I had this great idea that we were just hugging kissing basically make love. As I was making my way we talked and she told me she was having some friends over this weekend and she. It was so unpleasant. I walked on tiptoes within ten meters but I wasn't steady this way, moreover I was apprehensive about turning my ankle again so I stopped experimenting. Finally, I reached the house. In the poor light coming out of the two curtained windows, I saw that the house was old. The flowerbeds near the front porch looked overgrown. I had a hard time climbing the three steps and getting to the front door. I knocked and waited. Nothing! I knocked harder. The sound of muffled steps.