"My foot is very sore and my leg is tired from all the walking last night and today. I also wanted to be alone with you, Neeko. I want to thank you fo... taking me to the doctor. My father said that there was nothing that could be done for me and that I would always be lame. Then you come along and it looks like I might have a chance to walk normally soon. Basheera is right; you are a gift from Allah. When I walk normally, Neeko, I will make you proud to say I am your wife and I will be the best. She was up to forty-five repetitions of each exercise in her exercise program performed in sets of nine repetitions each. The jogging section of the exercise program had been changed to alternating between running on the treadmill and riding the stationary bicycle. She was tired by the end of each evening, but awoke in the morning without the kind of stiffness that she expected. The slow and gradual increase in exercises coupled with the drop in weight seemed to be working.Having lost ten. I made contact with the button on my first try and pushed. Feeling the button give under the pressure, I turned the doorknob. I could feel my heart racing with excitement mixed with a little fear as the door swung silently inward just like magic!The room was dark when I entered. The moon and her night light by the nightstand were the only illumination. I could make out her form under the covers as she slept, unaware of my presence. I stood beside the bed, not wanting to wake her as of yet. My. "We cuddled and went to sleep. Chapter Five: MondayPart 1: County ClerkMonday morning, we got up together, showered, I shaved, we did our makeup, and got dressed. I chose a navy-blue button-front A-line dress and black two-inch open-toe heels.Patti put on a multicolor swinging mini dress that looked fabulous.We ate breakfast, then she drove us into town to the county offices. I was becoming more confident as I encountered others while dressed as Dawn, but still with butterflies in my stomach..