There wasn't much conversation on the ride to Charli's house, justnecessary directions. It was sort of out in the country at the edge ofthe city limi...s where developments haven't taken over yet. Donny stopshis car in the driveway and starts to get out. "Wait a minute, pleaseDonny." A long, uncomfortable pause fills what seems like hours. "Whydo you let Jasmine treat you like that? Tell me, please." She lets me hang out with her. I take her to games. We sit in thestands together during. Preferably with the duffel."Ria came up and greeted me. She stopped ten feet away and barked, "Where's your bag?"I turned back to Miss Perfect Career Choice and asked, "How many cities does your fine airline serve anyway." Thirty-eight," she gave a cheery chirp.I turned back to Ria. "Take your pick. Now I sort of know why my bag is late. What's your excuse?" I'm here now," she shrugged. "You ready to go?"The cottage, when we got there, wasn't really much of a cottage. It wasn't a shack, but it. ’ ‘Thank you,’ Daniel politely replied, briefly rubbing his temple. At that moment of recognition, his five minutes of fame seemed worthwhile after all. But in a second that brief moment of optimism was well and truly sunk. ‘It’ll make it harder for you to do well in this event,’ the man said, smiling again. When Daniel’s eyes narrowed as he momentarily appeared puzzled, the man continued, ‘More of a target.’ ‘Oh,’ Daniel less than enthusiastically retorted. That thought had not occurred to. We asked what her mom had said and she told us, "She said no at first, but uncle Dar offered to pay for the classes. She didn't want to do it then either but uncle Dar told her that he didn't mind as I'd be going with his daughters. He explained about the cousin twins and how he ended up adopting them." Then he said that since it would be therapeutic to be with their friends, he'd be pleased to pay for my lessons. He also said that all five of us would be going and he didn't feel right leaving.