You even said you didn’t want children. Hell, you didn’t even want to be married.’ ‘I won’t deny that. I still don’t want to be married, b...t I am Ryan’s mother. I’ Michael cut her off, ‘I am her father, dammit! I would appreciate it if you don’t forget that in the future.’ Isla sat still for a moment, not saying a word. ‘We won’t get anything worked out tonight. You should leave.’ ‘I agree, but as far as the zoo on Saturday, what time should I pick the two of you up?’ ‘One is good.’ She. "That... that night was... I don't know. It was... I felt something. Even though it was..." She trails off and I wince. "I felt something. When you kissed me... I... I want... I want..." Her face grows angry. "I don't know what I want. I keep thinking and thinking but I don't know!"I feel my heart twist sickly inside me, and I reach out, touching her shoulder, wanting to calm her. It seems to work, her face relaxing, and she continues in a quieter voice."I want... I want to kiss you." Carly?". I also was made to take three pills at each meal. I wastold the pills were vitamins.One week later I was took to a doctor. I was told it was forvaccinations. Dr. Jones said, "Your daughter is coming along fine.Bring her in once a month for a check up."One month later, I was brought back to the doctor. I received moreshots. I was told they were booster shots. I was now allowed to wearclothing along the lines of a grade school girl.They were all skirts or dresses. I asked, "Mommy. How come I am. Very well, what is it you wantto talk about, Kristine?" It is clear to us all that, of late, Jessica is not content with herrole in your life. We want to help, because we cannot just stand bywatching you in pain and not want to try and do something about it." Honey, I appreciate that, really I do, but I'm fine." Dad, you talk a good game, but that's not true. Don't deny it; we allsee it. You get lost in your thoughts, and we can see the pain in yourface. It's true we don't understand your need.