"So what did you decide to wear", I asked as she flipped through the outfits in her closet mindlessly. She mumbled something about Sara not being much...help and wouldn't look at me. I stood there for a moment then decided to let it go for now and left her alone. I poured myself a glass of wine and sat in the den to wait. After what seemed like an hour Lori called to me the hallway. "Get ready", she said seductively and stepped into the doorway. My eyes nearly popped out of my head as I looked at. She would always talk to my father and get his opinion, but we all knew she was the one making the final decision. Except out in the garden. Dad had control over the garden.”Benito smiled and nodded. “It’s common for the dominant partner to either cede or claim complete control over one aspect of the household.”“But how does this relate to us?” I asked.“You both wanted an equal relationship with power shared democratically. The problem is that neither of you are particularly well suited to that. ." Elaine felt the hairs on the back of her neck go up. That wasn't jealousy she was feeling, right? Couldn't be."I mean, if you don't mind me borrowing him for the night." Like Hayden was a purse that would go well with Rebecca's outfit. It didn't sit well with Elaine."Sounds a little gross."The Latina didn't answer immediately and Elaine felt shamed by the judgment. "I guess that's one way to look at it." She just used up any cred she'd built-up with her friends-with-benefits confession. "I. ’ She slowly exhaled and some tension visibly fell from her face. ‘Fred, this really means a whole lot to me. I want to thank you in advance. My brothers just do not have those kind of resources, or know where to turn. If you want a house repaired, they are great. Finding good social services or know who to ask, not so good.’ ‘Zophia, your family just got larger when you showed up at my party.’ That was when she laughed. ‘Fella, I knew I was back with this family when your daughter kept.