It was him. She pulled her hands out of her lap. ‘Just wanted to thank you for helping me,’ he said. His voice filled Caroline’s office. ‘Yo...’re welcome,’ she said, embarrassed by the thoughts she’d been having just seconds before. ‘You’re meeting’s over?’ ‘You look tired,’ he commented. ‘Long day,’ she shrugged. ‘Here, let me…’ he said. He didn’t finish saying what she should let him do. Instead, he was suddenly next to Caroline. He used a gentle strength that surprised Caroline to turn her. There was nothing her mother and I could do but comfort her in her hour of need.We took turns, Mary and I. Some nights she would spend with Tammy, neither of us leaving her alone for too long for fear of her falling into a depression. It was the very least we could do. She was so sad. So tragically sad and alone. Tammy was young and very beautiful. She had a whole lifetime ahead of her. Of course, imparting this wisdom brought on more tears.In the past few weeks, I found myself volunteering. Completely naked, the sight of her body was made all the more sensual by the glow of the fire.She was talking softly and although I couldn't hear her words exactly, I could tell they were gentle and encouraging. Yet, she seemed totally in control.It was then that I noticed two others for the first time. Michael, her boss was kneeling, with his hands resting on the floor. Looking closer between Michael and her was a someone gently bobbing near his lap. So, I watched and the head raised up some,. Her tattoo even read "Uncle Mark's Property." Josie deliberately chose a matching one, which wasn't too surprising, as she had taken to calling me "Uncle Mark" as well. Her husband even got exactly the same words on his.All of my ladies were present, both as witnesses and bridesmaids, though there wasn't much of an audience outside of our close friends. Ana and Teresa were there to marry as well, however, as were Eric and Jannat. Sure enough, it was now Eric's turn to legally wed Jannat..