We were absolutely giddy in our joy looking out our big picture window at God’s work of art. The site gave us a feeling of being back in our old ho...e where a bountiful snowfall was not as uncommon. The best part was when we woke up at our regular time of five in the morning the snow was still falling, each big snowflake falling gently to its predestined spot. I made some coffee and we opened up the blinds to just sit back and watch the show before us. It was so relaxing to just sit and soak up. They managed to get it under control by the time we pulled into the Spencer’s driveway. Josie and I walked up to the door together, and Jennifer trailed slightly behind. I used my key to unlock the door and we went in.“Hi Trudy!” I said. “There was a change of plans. My sister and I are sleeping here. Jennifer and Josie decided to stay in a hotel.”“What? Steve, you can’t!”Josie and I exchanged a very deep kiss.“We absolutely can. Now, if you don’t mind, we’re going up to my room to make up for. Simply and elegantly dressed in soft black trousers and a cream polo neck sweater. It was her. The woman in the picture. Liu Mi. The other woman. Lucy’s lover. Mr Standfast sipped his wine, invoked his absent God, and held on to his heart. I saw my competitor. I looked carefully: I am what they call a good noticer. And I saw many things. I saw a beautiful young woman, fine-boned and delicate. I saw her vulnerability. And I saw something else. Call it grace, call it dignity, or even. I was able to see her through the glass separation between hall and dining room. My brother didn’t answer the call and bhabhi started crying in a low voice.She realized that I was coming as I walked towards her. She wiped her tears. I sat beside her and wished her happy birthday again. I started talking about the party and everything. I purposely ended with words, “It would have been better if my brother was here.”Hearing those words she just broke into tears and couldn’t control herself. I.