Jennyjust looked at me and shrugged her shoulders. We both broke out intolaughter as we realized for once we didn't have a plan. After floatingsome ...deas, we decided that we would go to Como Park. Not only does itcontain a zoo, but it also has a beautiful conservatory. It is a greatplace to escape on a cold winter's day. And since most of the 'kids'are back at school, it should be fairly quiet.We make the short drive from the Minneapolis campus over to St. Paul andbegin walking around the. ”“I’ll keep it in mind, but don’t expect to hear from me. I’ll keep my phone turned off, as I don’t want Powell tracing us.”“Yeah, I noticed you were hard to reach. We’ve been calling you all day.”“Thanks for the prompt attention, but I suspect you’ve got your work cut out for you.”Al hung up and powered down his phone.“Do you think it’ll do any good?” Betty asked.“Not in the least. Powell’s wings may be clipped, but he’s far from out. However, this at least gives us a few more options.”“I’m. Even the myriadpersonal hygiene items had been corralled and transported. The work wasdone; now it was time to say one last goodbye, but first...."Michael?" Yes, Nicole?" Once I leave, will I ever be able to come back here? I'd at least liketo be able to see Elizabeth once in a while, and this..." she waved ahand around at the cabin, "this place is as close as I have to a home."A slight shimmer reflected from Nicole's eyes as she contemplated theloss of her friend and the only home she had. ), we ate together, and we grew up together. We considered ourselves a couple, of course. Doesnt that stuff always happen to people who grow up together? We kiss, we held hands, we cuddled. I was too romantic and perfect for her to not give me what I wanted, but I wasnt going to push her to do that anytime soon. I loved her and I couldnt lose her that way. She had this golden brown hair, with dark brown eyes. Her skin tone was a little paler than normal, only because it was winter, anyway. Her.