Caleb and his Companion could heal the cancer. During the process, JJ's parents and Uncle also inadvertently received Companions.Gabi's eyes reflected...her battle with disbelief throughout the story. She began accepting the truth when Caleb began recounting her parents' reaction to his tale. He also explained their concern for Gabi, and why she hadn't been told much earlier. His explanation about her mom's reasoning to get a Companion brought a smile to Gabi's face."That sounds like Mom," Gabi. "Junior smiled as he pulled back the edge of the bandage, noting the edges of the incision were slightly pink and a little puffy. After discussing it with Juanita he hooked another antibiotic bag to her IV. He gave her some water from an insulated mug Jessica had left for her. Remarking on Jessica's absence led Juanita to explain the baby monitor they had set up so she could summon assistance if she needed it. Assuring himself that Juanita was settled for the remainder of the evening, he said. She didn't have to tell us twice.****We had a lot of fun over the next few hours, even when the girls somehowtalked me into being their guinea pig when it came to makeup. Now evenwhen I had worn the fancy dress to school, I had stayed makeup free,mostly cause I was afraid I'd look like a clown.But the girls had a good eye for color, and quickly had the perfectshades to accent my features without making me look overdone.Melody liked the result so much she got me into a dress and had Ari takea. The next day Annie called. ‘Angela, forgive me for interfering but I’m doing this for your own good. My twin brother Scott recently home from five years’ overseas has not yet settled into a regular relationship. I mention you wanting to be dated by an experienced guy and his chin almost hit the ground. May he call you? I can vouch that he’s very good.’ ‘Yes please Annie. God, you are such a darling,’ Angela said, wondering how both Annie and Kathy knew just how good their brothers were at sex. .