We went down to George's house later in the day. As soon as we got there, the girls ran off with their aunt to show her their earrings. They were back...in a few minutes, and were carrying a small wrapped box. They gave it to me."Merry Christmas, Dave," they said. They gave George and Cindy their presents, which I had carried in, as well. Margie's present was set under the tree.When I opened the box, it contained a very nice digital stop watch. Mine had disappeared during the accident in. Only last week I began smiling without a reason and that ability has remained with me. Rather than just a night why not stay a couple of days? As you know it’s autumn and I’ll take you places that will thrill your soul.’ ‘How could I refuse a lady?’ Ada jumped up. ‘In that case I’ll let the roast thaw naturally and we’ll have that tomorrow night. Tonight we shall have spaghetti meatballs.’ ‘My mother’s favorite dish along with apple pie.’ ‘Are you hinting?’ ‘Oh god no. Sorry.’ ‘You apologize. I grab the first pair I see and slide them on, almost forgetting about the hairbrush. I glide my hand across my nipple to see if I could finish, but the mood was gone. I reach for my lighter and my pack of cigarettes, putting the lighter in my bra. Calling for my dog, I put her on the leash, get my phone, and walk out the front door. Halfway through my cigarette, my phone starts buzzing loudly from my pocket. Lo? I answer, blowing smoke from my lungs. God that felt good. Rae! Its me, Carolina.. " She rubbed her stomach. "We better talk about happier things for baby!"Emily hovered over the young woman."Are you feeling okay? You haven't been too sick have you? When I was pregnant with MacKai, I was sick for eight months. It was that last month where I could finally keep something down. It was as if he wanted me to be able to get a little sleep before he came out screaming like there was no end." Emily smiled at the memory of her little brown haired baby, and how quiet he'd ended up.