.. certain... instinctual urge, If I can put it this way, I agree with you. But I didn't expect it to develop so quickly in you; Especially in a manne...r that you would express it with such assertiveness - hence my denial." For about a minute, there was silence. Mrs Griffith broke it again, after inhaling deeply into her cigarette once more: "Look, Amy. It is, indeed, a difficult thing that you ask of me, but hey, though I first got out of control, after having a second thought I realise that I. It didn't take long to get to Roger's place. Teresa jumped out of the car and hit the button opening the garage door. Melissa pulled in right next to Rogers little blue Honda. As the door closed behind them they all got out of the car leaving Roger alone in his haze of despair."What in the hell was that!" Ginger panted holding her chest. "Are you all right Jenny?" Yea, I'm fine." She looked at the little welt on her arm. "It'll probably bruise, but that's all." Ahm, what do we do now?" Heather. But I feel a lot better now that I’ve talked to you. Please be careful driving and take your time, okay? I’ll be waiting for you. I love you, Jaime.” “I love you too, Paul. I’ll see you in a while.” I quickly cleaned the house, then showered and ran some errands. I was finished with them and home with an hour to spare. The phone rang; it was Jamie. “Hi, babe. I just got off the interstate and I’ll be there in fifteen minutes. I can’t wait to see you, darling.” “I’m ready and waiting for you. I. He jerked his thumb at the back of the truck in an obvious invitation and Anne was about to shake her head, then looked at Kate. "I wouldn't mind," said Kate. "Even if it's only to the top of this hill."They couldn't see over the side of the truck, but there was no sign of any animals, so Anne said "OK", and, to the old man's delighted surprise, Kate spoke to him in Italian, and he brought the vehicle to a wheezing halt."I hope it can get going again," whispered Anne as the driver climbed down.