" Nodding, I said, "I understand. Thank you, I appreciate your insights. I really do mean that." Jennifer looked at the clock over the bar. It was 10:...0. She finished her drink and stood up. "Michael while our conversation became quite serious, it was satisfying. I'm glad I met you tonight and I hope I see you again." I smiled. "Our conversation was confusing and at times unsettling, but it was enlightening. Jennifer, you're a bright thoughtful woman. I enjoyed meeting you too." Jennifer stared. I always flirted with Alice but never any thing serious. I was married and so was she. Some times she would ride on the bus and some time another person would be the person in charge of the group. About two years ago my wife died after a three month illness and I was left on my own as my children was married and gone. Alice was going through a divorce at the time and I told her to let know when she was free and I would marry her. She would laugh at me and say, ‘ Someday I am going to hold you. I know, but Im ready! I said, a little exasperated as we entered the building. Elliot unlocked the locker room and ushered me in to get into my (starless!) robe. A few minutes later a few of the younger kids arrived in the locker room, changing into their robes, though I never understood why. They were usually the first to shed them and get to work. I left the locker room and headed to the stands, waiting for the rest of the members. Most showed up within the next ten minutes or so. The Boys. "Happy now, you fucking bitch?" she shouted at Victoria. "I wouldn't be in this mess if it weren't for you."Yvonne watched Victoria stand up and shrug her shoulders as if she didn't care. For the first time, Yvonne wished she had a handgun to shoot her. The last glimpse she had of her daughter was her back as she leaned over to gather her purse.Victoria and Josh had lunch at the Ritz. He wore his new dark blue suit, pale blue shirt, multicolor tie with all shades of blue and his black wingtips..