They ended up putting too much reliance in the preacher and forgot that he was only a man."I asked, "What did Sarah say about the decision?"Jim contin...ued, "Sarah couldn't really fault any church members other than her family. She's still bitter that they failed to protect her and forced her into something against her will. Her, Norma and Phyllis have lost faith in others looking out for them. They agree that their families should be allowed to live here as long as they are allowed to live. *** I am ready at last. I give Brian my phone number but he never calls. It doesn't matter. There are other available men. To avoid trouble I watch their hands for wedding rings. Married men are safer. They won't demand commitment. By sheer chance my first fuck happens to be sensitive. Right away I let him know I've never gone all the way before. I tell him I've been saving it for the right man. I don't know if he believes me or not. He's flattered in any event. He goes down on me first and it. The trio entered the gallery. Almost immediately, they found they were facing the painting of Kim. Dan stared at it and shook his head. He couldn’t believe what Sue had managed to capture in that one painting. It was powerful.Staring at it open mouthed, Ann said, “Shit!”“I’d hate to get her mad at me,” Sally said staring at the picture.Diana came over and said, “Amazing, isn’t it.”“Yes, it is,” Dan said. The details of the face were close enough to Kim Parker’s face to be recognizable, but it. “I learned a while ago that speaking of Iris only makes me remember her more. It hurts when I am by myself at night, but, like this, I only think of the good times. Your Grams and I made some really fantastic memories.” I spoke with a sincerity that showed her that I was not mad nor sad.“Did you and Ted have good memories?” I asked her.“Y-y-y-ye-e-e-es. Sort of.” She stammered.“OK. Tell me.” I said.“We-e-elll. When we were not in bed he was so sweet and always considerate of everything that we.