Paul and Jim went to bed, Wally went out for something to eat again, and so Bella and I shared a drink and chatted. Bella’s mood and her demeanour ...as different, but I was not sure as to its cause. She had changed into track pants and tee shirt, and sat down on the couch next to me. She downed her drink in one large gulp and refilled it and took another gulp.“Are you OK? How was home?” I asked. My concern was that as our work drew towards a conclusion, I needed to ensure that all were on. It is Thursday though, that may be playing a part in it.“Anyway, thanks counselor. I look forward to being your door tomorrow.”Gee, so now I’ve obtained a new title as well?What makes you think maestro is going to stick?Trust me, it will. “See you tomorrow then.”“Well maestro? I have a notice you may want a look at.”Did Mrs. Lesummer just call me maestro?Yes Manny, she did. Let’s not keep her waiting.Emanuel silently made his way into the classroom and dropped off his bag before walking to the. There was no snow yet but I knew it was coming. I always felt it in the hours before, the cutting chill of suspended glitter. I was thinking like Maddie talked now but while she made the words sound sweet and lyrical, I just felt pretentious. The tap of her high heels became more frequent the faster she walked. Did she know I was behind her? She didn’t look back. The streetlights caught the sequins on the hem of her dress. I couldn’t remember that dress. Maybe it was new. It skimmed the back of. "Lin Tai watched as Wendy dimmed the lights and put on some soft, romantic music. Finding a cola bottle she returned to the front room where she sat on the large throw rug and indicated that Lin Tai should join her."Now we spin the bottle. If it stops pointing at me, I have to take off an article of clothing and give it to you. If it stops pointing at you, you have to do the same."Lin Tai's mouth dropped open."Never play such a game!" she gasped."It's fun. Come on let's try it," said Wendy.