I guess first loves are like that. Or maybe all loves are like that; I've got no way to tell. Maybe I should have known.But I didn't, so, oblivious to... our diminishing moments together, I absent-mindedly stared at the baked potato in front of me as she chatted with my parents. "Math," she answered."Well, yeah, but not just any old math," I prompted, looking up at her. She smiled and kicked my shin under the table."Discrete math," she proclaimed with mock self-importance, "otherwise it'd be. It’s not – I just find it difficult to get the right balance of tension and relaxation, I think.’ ‘You’ve been thinking about it, haven’t you? That’s my Anne, analysing everything,’ Stan replied with a smile. ‘Hey, it helps if you can think, you know!’ Stan and Anne hadn’t actively avoided Tom and Denise, but it certainly seemed to have turned out that way. Stan stole a glance over towards the pair, to find Tom standing next to Denise, one hand resting on her hip, while Denise was in agitated. I must have some power imbalance in this relationship, in my favor, if I’m to avoid distractions that interfere with my work. Wouldn’t you agree with me there? As for the wenches, I love how you think!” I laughed as I watched Clio wink and pop both Jenny and Carrie down in front of me.“Some would call that very sexist, but I agree that it’s sensible. Can’t have them bossing you around. If they want to join you in this world, there’s a price to pay for that kind of magic,” Calliope spoke. . I'm sorry ... I'd like to see you if ... I mean ... if you would like to." Ginny?" Yes?" Is Ginny short for Jennifer?" You always have a way of making me smile. Do you hear me smiling?" I hear you smiling. It sounds lovely, you have a beautiful smile." I would like for you to watch me smile." I'll be there in thirty minutes."I stepped into her house at three-thirty, not knowing what to expect. Ginny sat me down on the couch, and stood in front of me."Yesterday marked a year since Danny was.