I’ll take those. You get next month and we alternate from then on out,” I said.“Okay, I can agree to that, those, whatever,” she said. “But ...an I add that visitation by either of us can happen any time during the other person’s time of residency.”“I can agree to that, but on a phone call ahead of time basis and with reasonableness being the controlling factor,” I said.“Yes,” she said.“I thought that we were going to be having dinner tonight. Obviously, we won’t be. But a drink, or drinks?” I. "Lady Danae entered the chamber, leaving the young man alone. Savren remained still as she left, his own thoughts in turmoil. Was this the right choice? He asked himself. He has tried to lead an obedient life, but it seemed to him to be too loose, too unstructured. In his heart he wanted the tightly ordered life. Growing up in a fortress that was nearly always on a war footing wasn't an easy thing always, but he had more freedom than most, and it wasn't due to his birth. He loved and honored. She met death yesterday. Met him, shot him the bird, and came back to us. Nobody comes that close to death without being marked by it to some degree. Anyway, been there; done that." I know, Baby. I know. I'm worried about Arlene, too. I've already pulled her aside and held her for a little while this morning. I'll take your advice and pay special attention to her when we make love tonight."Caitlin, who had been hugging them both, looked at her watch. "Rats, gotta run. I'm liking this job less. ‘Ok, ma. I’m going to be late.’ ‘No time for your old ma. I understand. knock ‘em dead honey. I love you-‘ ‘I love you to mom.’ Click. This is not a story about my relationship with my mother. It just happens to be a great place to start. It might explain to you a little bit of my craziness. My mother lives half way across the state, but with one phone call she always manages to get me worked up over my life choices. And when I hang up, I feel like I need a nap. I have no time for a nap today.