We love each other.”“You’re not ready.”Frustrated, I said, “Enough with the not ready, honey. Tell me why!”She smiled softly, reached out ...nd caressed my jaw. “When you can go into Addison’s room, then you’ll be ready.”As much as it hurt to hear it, the truth hurt even more. Kimber was right. I’d avoided Addison’s bedroom, forever closed, my way of avoiding painful memories, shut away in a corner of my mind.I was happy, yet the ghost of her hovered. While Kimber slept, I wrestled with fear.. ”I said, “Melody, when can you start?”She responded, “I told your wife that I would have to give notice but my employer is not known for allowing anyone to work out a notice. On top of that, it’s closing. I might be able to start tomorrow afternoon. Do you have anywhere I can park a bike?”Lisa said, “Yes, we have a rack outside the back door for me when I go over to the college. You must live close.”Melody said, “Yes, I’m about two blocks away. On good days, it will be faster than driving.”I. " Does that mean...real boobs? And no more shaving?" And everything else that comes with being a young lady." Right now?" As soon as you say yes, of course." YES!" I said without thinking, or even looking at my mother.He walked over and put his hand on mine, smiled and handed me his card."I must go now my dear; thank you for reinforcing my belief that thereare many good people out in the world. Please call me when you graduate.I have a job for you. You can be at peace now, as the girl you. " Then she put her head down again. I looked at her and said: " what's wrong now?" Well Robert, my love, I don't know how to tell this but,Natalia is also carrying your child, and so is your daughter. (Now my jaw did drop in earnist. I didn't think about the girls that young could get pregnant that easily.) I know you must really hate me." I tell her that I do not hate her,and that I love her very much, and that we will work through this together. I am just completely takin in by what I was.