We both had to return to work in the morning, so getting to bed before midnight was essential. Saturday morning dawned, and soon the two of us were o...f to Community Hospital. Jen was on her E.R. rotation, and I was working the third floor, but we worked the same shift so we could still carpool. I had two new patients in my wing, and learning their specific needs and getting up to speed on their conditions occupied much of my time. When the shift was finally over, I felt like I’d been hammered.. One of the mall jewelry stores was offering quarter carat diamond earrings for $100. I was surprised at the price, so I steered Billy over. They were simple studs, with a sparkling multi-faceted cut. Of course, I had no way of estimating the quality of the stones. Billy was starting to walk down the row of cases, looking at the other gems. I tried to remember if Tamara's ears were pierced. They were. I realized the earrings would look beautiful on her. I reached for my wallet.Bags in hand, we. The trouble was that she didn't talk with her mother. She'd been afraid to, worried that whatever image her mother had of her would be destroyed. She didn't think that was the case with her Aunt Jessica. It didn't hurt that she really didn't have that much to hide from her aunt, either.She saw Jenny the next afternoon as she walked home from school. Jenny's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were alight."You're in a good mood." We're going to be spending the weekend together, well, except for. Now it wastime for the true Katie to shine. Katie went on a bit about howinteresting life had been since I had become Alexa and since Jenny and Ihad been together. "They are a handful, but I am sure you wouldunderstand that," Katie said as she stared at Nikki. Nikki discreetlystuck her tongue out at Katie, which got her laughing. It brought asmile to my face to see how well these two were getting along. Jenny andSarah returned, and the conversation became a bit more at ease. Beverlywas.