Melody spoke. “Do you know that on our first date Brett told me and I quote: “If I get married my priorities will be my wife, my kids, and then he...r, in that order.” Unquote.” Melody pointed to herself, the baby, and Freya as she spoke.Freya’s jaw dropped.”You told her that on your first date?”Brett nodded. “It was true then and it’s true now. I told her because I don’t play games and I wasn’t going to waste time on somebody who wouldn’t accept our friendship.”Freya dropped her eyes. “You humble. ” And ran back to Lindsay…And my downstairs-outsidey. Kate My name is Kate, not Katie! I get so tired of being treated like a child! It’s always the same thing with Uncle Ron, Colin, and daddy. ‘Katie, be careful!’ ‘Katie, you’re still young; you have plenty of time to be an adult.’ Screw that; I’m very mature for my age. After all, I’m a freshman in high school now! I even changed my appearance to fit the “hipster” style of dress. I dyed my hair red, I wear those big faced black glasses. You know so much about that kind of stuff." "I have a special treat for you after dinner. I want to give you one of those massages you like so much. I can tell you haven't had one in a long time. You look tense, Liam. I have all the stuff at the house. I mean, I can give you the works." "Why do you have all the stuff at your house?" "Does it matter?" "I'm just making conversation…but, tell me why." "I had to quit." The food runner placed their first course in front of them and stepped to the. It looked so cool and inviting.i stood up and looked around me.id been here for a while and hadnt seen a soul.damn it i thought im ganna have a paddle.i took off my trainers and an steped into the lake .it felt cold around my ankles and the bottom felt cool as the silty sandy ground squelch between my toes.it was lovely.i stepped out from the lake onto the dry bank,looked around for any sign of anybody.no one.my heart started to beat faster as a naughty thought entered my mind.i had thought how.