When I finished reading the diary I thought about giving my new cell phonenumber to Susan and the others but they would think I was rude not to giveit...to them from the beginning, so I decided to leave it in my purse andnot take it out, the rest of the day was quiet, two classes more just asboring than the ones I had yesterday in my classroom, when I left school Iwas very nervous because I did not know what was going to happen, if Iwould get to Valerie's house well or not, I picked up my things. " I don't want... I don't know, El." Those are the cards on the table, Shawna. Play or fold." This is awkward, isn't it," Ally said with a half-smile, but Hope just flaked into a chair."All my stupid, stupid, selfish fault," she muttered to herself. "All the things I did, all the silly, little rules I broke. I just had to go one too far." Why are you telling me this?" Ally asked, sitting opposite her. "Marcus is in there, tell him." I can't... he... he and Shawna. I'm going to go. My bag's. He explained that in the office, each building key was marked and hanging. He also had a small bungalow on the property as part of his compensation for the upkeep of the farm. There were several other vehicles parked as well, people whose horses were boarded that were here for weekend rides. The farm had many well-trodden horse trails, weaving thru the hay fields and woods. We excitedly explored the beautiful house, pointing at this and that, laughing and rushed up and down the stairs carrying. " I love you too, more than you know son." Hey Mom, would you like to take a walk after dinner?" Uh, sure. That would be nice." Let's take a ride to the beach and walk along the shore at sunset. You game for that?" Sure I'm game, you better drive. This wine is working it's magic."We finished up our meal and I got us some water for the trip. I also filled up one empty water bottle with wine for Mom. I led Mom by the hand to the car and off we went. On the drive I touched my Mom's leg a few times.