Opening the back door a crack, she peeked into thealley, the full moon lighting the scene from above.A young waif was curled up in one corner, filthy ...rom wallowing in mudand dirt, her hands wrapped around her slender legs. She looked thepicture of misery, tears flowing freely. Rissa's heart broke at thesight. Opening the door fully, she beckoned to the girl. "Dear? Come inhere, please. I have fire and food enough for us both, if you'd like."The waif seemed suspicious at first but eventually. Ken had liked her immediately but felt she might be too young for him. It was his rule to date females 25 and up. He was ready for a serious relationship and really young girls only wanted to have fun."You forgot your phone," Lily said breathlessly handing Marie her cell phone."Oh shit. Thanks. I forgot I had left it at my station."Lily laughed. A sweet harmonic laugh. "I heard your phone go off. I think you got a text message. That's how I knew you'd left it."She looked at Ken and smiled. I have notes about how some colors don't look too wonderful, but that's about it. Thank you all for all the help you gave me." Heather, there is one thing I want to bring up," Anne said, obviously speaking as president of Still Waters. "It's the business of pubic hair. Let me tell you what I think, then let's talk about it. We've been fussing about how to cover the pubic area. I say let's stop. Let's forget about it, let's stop talking about it. I'm up to here with pubic hair." And you don't. “What is it hon…are you okay?” She put her hand on my arm. I winked away a little tear.“Yes Miss…i…its just harder than I thought…the way you’re looking at me with him moved in…the way they’re looking at me…”“Aww…yeah…its a lot at one time. I get that.” She brushed her blonde curls back from her face. “Maybe I should get Vince to take it a little slower.”As if by some metaphysical trigger Vince appeared in the doorway. “Everything okay?”Kate gave my arm a friendly little rub. “Maid is just.