I only had to put my hand down and wherever that dog was, she would come to me and lay at my side. Never have I had a dog so docile, gentle, and obedi...ent as was Brandy. She helped me through the loss of my mother. It is so comforting to have a dog to pat and to love when you are feeling sad. The addition of that dog to my family at that time was uplifting, to say the least. They say the good die young and Brandy was definitely good because she died prematurely, at age 8. The vet told me because. She must be a cold one.Sally felt her blood heat up. The sexist jerkoff. She forced herself to calm down."She could stay with me. I have an extra bedroom. I wouldn't make any charge for room and board." I dunno. Seems like girls tryin' to play basketball ain't much more'n a waste of time."The woman looked at him for a second, then her eyes took on a crafty look."Lucy was telling me what you did to her a while back. I don't think that was very smart of you, Mister Spell, touching her that way,. I feel rested for some strange reason.Perhaps it is melancholy.Perhaps it is nerves.I do know the darkness is there. I can see it. I can feel it. But it does not scare me. I may not be out of the woods but I have a bright torch and a spare (backup!) at the ready.I always do the backup thing. In all facets of my life. You name it and I have a backup or spare in place.I may have also forgotten to mention that along with my therapist, I did tell my sister all about my revalations. I even told her. "Don't let me interrupt fellas. How's it hanging, Charlie? How's the wife? I haven't seen her." "She's right over there, Loren, in the slinky dress and heels." Charlie turned his head in Lily's direction. "Can't miss that butt, can you? Sorry. Didn't mean to sound crude, but it's Lily's pride, mine too. And I've had too many drinks tonight. Besides, she's not talking to me. Loves to see Loren, though. Maybe that'll melt some of the ice. No one could resist you, tonight, Loren." Charlie looked.