Money is often a big one, though in your situation it might be both less and more of an issue. You, Steve and Jessica, are likely to have enough money...independently to simply do whatever it is you want to do. Kara, with her career choice, could be comfortable, but not wealthy. Have you discussed this?”“Yes,” I said. “Basically, at this point, I pay all the expenses for all three of us. Jessica is paying off her student loans, though I’ve helped with that, and I paid some of her tuition. Kara. ...Helen was at the door ...'Are you ok' she asked ...'Nearly ready' I replied...'Just my panties to slip on'......Helen walked in....'Dont worry about them ' she said ......'You wont be needing those '.......'Hold on' she said ......'Sit down'.......and she proceeded to straighten me up here and there ...a tuft of my hairpiece adjusted here and a slight tug of my basque and a suspender adjustment there ...and I was ready.She walked out of the room and I followed as she directed me to Rick ,. The reason Mom couldn’t go is because he booked a weekend in Las Vegas for them,” she said.“What does dinner have to do with it?” I asked. I had a bad feeling about this.“It’s a pod parents dinner. They all went to Don Hall’s to talk about how their children are getting on and what they can do to help.”“You knew this?”“Dad kind of had to tell me.”“Look, Cindy...”“Don’t worry. I don’t have to be your girlfriend to be part of the pod. I’ve talked a lot with Rebeca and Rachel. We talked with. Brenda went to her room at the regular time and Allison just sat at her monitor, feverishly typing and reading. The shawl was not in sight. After a bit, she headed upstairs and asked if I wanted anything from the kitchen. I asked for a Coke and she disappeared up the stairs. I opened the photos of her so they would be on my screen when she returned. I heard her returning down the stairs, but I chickened out and closed out her pictures just in time.Allison placed the can of Coke on my desk,.