“We should consider all options,” Sarah Lynn said. “Dorms, condos, houses, fraternity/sorority, co-ops. Whatever we can find.”“I’ll put to...ether a shared spreadsheet so we can all put in the numbers of what we think we can afford to commit to,” Charmaine said. “I’ll try to create a budget for housing and food and we can test it with each other. If we can find a place to live by the first of July, we should be in good shape. I’m excited about this.”We held things together in pretty good spirits. The store wasn’t quite that nearby, but Susie and I enjoyed our walk. It gave us time to talk and discover things about each other. We talked about school and music and clothes and stuff. Nothing much. But it felt like we were telling each other secrets, full of other meanings.“Uncle Charlie, some of my friends at school say there are a lot of gays in the military. Is that true?”“Honestly, I don’t know. Among Marines, however, there is a special bond because we have to live, think and fight. Hope you'll forgive me and Barkley. Must be off to class. My pleasure, Catalina." Katherine," she whispered as she removed her shades, watching after him as they disappeared around the corner, up the hill toward the campus. It was over a year now since the divorce. Katherine was somewhat lucky one could say. She did get a goodly portion of their dual assets when it was finalized. She didn't really have to go back to work. At least, not immediately. She took some months to grieve and shake off. "What? 'Take him down?' What does that mean? Does this have something to do with Peggy? I heard you were going to see her. Is she okay?"I shushed her. "Don't even mention her name! I can't tell you why, but if the cops down there..." Cops?" She squeaked."I told you, two of the people in my dining room are plainclothes cops, the big guy and the sexy looking girl. The other two women -- the ones in suits -- one of them is an Assistant District Attorney and the other is from Child Protective.