She entered her son's totally darkened bedroom and guickly closed the door behind her to shut out the soft glow of the nightlight in the hall.She stoo... still, letting her eyes adjust to the darkness. Soon she was able to make out the shape of her son's body under the white sheet on his bed. Apparently he felt no need for blankets at this time of year. He was breathing deeply and steadily, and he seemed to be in a very deep sleep.Carol paused to think about exactly what she should do next. She. I felt jealousy creeping into my gut.“I know this lifestyle is new to you,” Kyle sat next to me on the bed and took my face into his hands, “No matter how I’m taken care of, take heart that I’m yours.”It didn’t feel that way to me, however.“Discuss it with Mother today. She may be able to help you understand.” He kissed my forehead and left to get ready for work.In the conventional world, this would be considered an affair. But this new life …. Every time I felt I had a grip something new. The driver shut the door and made his way to the driver seat. Fastened his seat belt and adjusted his mirror. Lynn sat in silence on the verge of more tears. She flicked her head to turn away as she saw his mirrored eyes glancing. ‘Where to?’ The driver asked ‘The Hotel please,’ Lynn said. Her thoughts were filled with the events at the Attorneys office, unsure of the proceedings. She contemplated the strange feather and her wish, ‘I wish I ‘HAD’ a million dollars.’ Lynn thought and shrugged. ” “Really…” Kate repeated more as a statement than a question. “Guy’s nuts to be foolin’ around on such a pretty wife, if you ask me,” I said without being able to detect another reaction. By the time Kate and I arrived at the Johnston’s neighborhood Christmas party it was already crowded and in full cheer. We greeted a number of neighbors on our slow progression to one of the “bars”. I scanned each room we passed in search of Alicia and I could tell Kate was scanning as well. I saw Phil in the.