Julie went over to the bed where the clothes were laying and took of the robe. She picked up the turtleneck and slipped it over her head, then had to ...emember to pull her new long hair out from the collar (that was going to take some getting used to) , then had Karen help her into the jumper. She could have done it herself, but she liked the idea of having her sister help her.As the two of them headed back into the kitchen to show off to Mom, they passed by the living room where their dad was. ”“Good, there’ll be no more talk about it then,” I said looking around. “Where’s Jimmy and Jacob?”“Jacob’s with the horses,” Frankie yelled out. “And pretty sure Jimmy is looking after the cattle while we eat.”“Fine, that’ll work.” I said, kneeling down on one knee and using a twig to draw two lines in the dirt.“What’s that Buck?” Paul asked. He and the others formed a nice circle around me and my image.“Is that a nudie pic?” Frankie joked and got a few laughs.“No Frankie,” I replied. If you thought about it, it would drive you crazy, so I decided to keep my gaze off of Madeline's unique physical characteristics.We might have got along fine. I was too weak to do more than lie there. BUT! Knowing I was captive, she showed no mercy. Not having an interest in my needs didn't slow her down from enumerating her many disappointments, failed love affairs, lost fortunes, stolen moments of ecstasy, and all the latest dish from reality TV. I wasn't a patient; I was a prisoner. It got. I’ve spoken to Sophie [the girl next door] and she’ll be there to help whenever you need it.“You’re a teenager now – and smart - and you can pretty much look after yourself. Look at you – my precious little Jayne. I’m certain you’ll have the perfect life.”Within days, the couple had disappeared up Highway ! and I was left alone.Tranquillity reigned as I set about creating my own life. I went online and studied for my high-school diploma, was accepted into the fashion and beauty school at UCLA.