‘Actually,’ Kim admitted, ‘That’s really why I came here, before the other two broke in and tied me up that is.’ She then looked at Brett an... said, ‘We need to talk Brett.’ Chris, taking the hint said, ‘Ah, that looks like my cue to leave.’ Then glancing at Brett, he said, ‘Good luck man.’ Brett nodded and showed Chris to the door. They had not gotten halfway before Chris stopped and said, ‘Ah, look, I hate to ask, but can I get something signed? I wouldn’t ask, but my kid sister is a huge fan. "I have to admit Tina did a good job with my clothes. Even my feeble teenage brain could recognize I looked pretty good. I gave Tina a big hug on the way out the door. I did a lot of thinking about Tina on my run and even more on the walk to Zoe's. I hadn't realized how much I wanted a real family. The change between Tina and me since last night was really noticeable. Even Margret made a comment about it this morning. This might be new but I think I am really going to like having a little. At 10:10 A.M., I drove up to Tom's Gold & Jewelry, and pushed the buzzer at the door. When I heard the click of the electronic lock releasing, I opened the door and entered.I wasn't sure how much jewelry I had purchase for Martha from Tom Martin over the years, but it probably totaled up to a tidy amount. Tom, knowing that as well, smiled at me as I came over and sat in one of the stools facing his glass showcases, filled with trinkets, gold, jewelry, watches and all of the other accouterments. She snorted when she saw him, making him do a turn to show her, addingto his continuing embarrassment. "Hmmpph, that's better, that's what Iexpect, I don't want to have to lecture you again tomorrow morning. Ifyou don't, then you know what will happen Amanda."She had her breakfast, then she oversaw him taking his morning tablets,she had suddenly decided that he had to double the dose and before hecould argue or question at all she loudly explained that they werespecial vitamins and that all.