It included rooms, admission to the party, escort dates for the party, and some spending cash. So Jimmy invited me to come along. We both have two bea...utiful dates for the night."Just then the band started up with a slow song.I looked over to my wife's date."Would you mind if I had this dance with my wife?" I asked him.His eyes opened wide and he looked at Jan. I could hear her tell him it was ok and she would explain it to him after this dance.We had a nice dance, talked a little bit about the. “Do you like it here?”“Its okay so far. I really can’t wait to see what you have planned for this place.”“It’s gonna be difficult with my father.”She fell silent as she chewed on pizza.“Maybe, but what if you bought me a place to stay?”“Would you want that? Being away from me all the time?”Third box going, he saw how fast she ate. “You will visit everyday,” she said as a matter of fact. “I can afford it, let me look. We are safe until my dad shows back up anyways.”“Or I can find a girl that can. “I only found you because I was looking for the cat. Inoticed the back end of the car sticking out of thegarage. How long have you been there?” she asked.“I got here just after dark,” I said. I noticed thestartled look on her face but she quickly covered itup. “I was too weak to get out of the car,” I lied.“That was three hours ago,” she said. “You poordarling. Here’s your pyjamas. I’ll help you get themon.”She put me to. That reminded him of Amy as a little girl. At other times, she had a faraway look and a contented expression. A few events evoked tears during her telling. Only a couple of times did she exhibit any bitterness.It took no effort at all for Dex to listen to every word and examine every expression. Minute by minute, his whole mental image of Elise was being redrawn. The new version was almost hypnotic in the way she drew him in. Along with the strength, brilliance, caring, and determination he.