The thought made her dizzy, and she closed her eyes and took a couple of deep breaths.She hurried to the bathroom and forced herself to focus on findi...g a band-aid. She was an almost forty year old woman - spinster, the voice of her best friend, Miranda, teased from the back of her mind - and straight as they come. And that girl had looked young enough to be her daughter. Not that she’d ever have one, a familiar and unwelcome thought reminded her.She had not really had no time for dating as a. He had been wandering since the rest of his party had abandoned him. He had been a thief then and when something had gone missing they had blamed him and threatened to leave him behind. Obviously it hadn’t been an idol threat since the next day he found himself alone in the inn that they had been at.Now he wasn’t the little thieving boy he had been before. He was older and far wiser and knew that stealing often ended up badly, especially when it was magical items that you stole. He looked down. " She leaned forward and looked me right in the eye. "I take an aerobics class every day at eight in the morning. You can join me. I'm sure they can get you down to a more proper weight for a young lady your age. I also have a friend that can help in your grace and poise. As for the rest, you would certainly have to agree to that in person." "This aerobics class, do I go as Clarice or Tim?" "That's up to you dear, but You might want to try on your exercise outfit before you decide. You'll find. ”“Mother, why would I need a new valet? What is wrong with Erich?”“Oh, son. Do you have any idea how old Erich is? He’s seventy if a day. While you were away at Elenchus, he has been semi-retired.”“He won’t be terminated, will he?”“Heavens no! Erich has a place with us here for as long as he lives. I daresay your grandmother will keep him active when he isn’t busy around the house. She always has.” Liam was quite certain his mother winked at him. He blushed.“Now Meredith, I reviewed your.