He drove around, she listened, but it appeared to him she had some unusual curiosities. “So do you have a girlfriend?” she said. “Huh me?” he ...said. “Oh uhhh no” he told her. She liked that but he didn’t see her smile when he replied to her question. “I would think you do,” she told him. “I mean you’re a good looking guy. I think you are at least.” He thought that was a strange remark but liked that she said it. “Well uhhh thank you.” For whatever reason, as he drove, he looked over at her. “Do. .This year was still better. Wish I knew why..." Because last year, you were Jason, and this year, you are Jacinta,"Ophelia said confidently."I guess," I said with a grin. "Still minus a 'Prince Charming',though..." Someday, Jacinta, your prince WILL come," Ophelia said softly."I guess," I sighed. "I'd just prefer him to be somewhere near me whenhe DOES come..." I giggled as Ophelia gave me a playful punch in the armto tell me off for my crude joke."You are the wittiest woman in the world,". Garth was hustling around the kitchen with his wife Gloria. Gloria was a few inches shorter than her husband but looked just as big around as he was. His mass came from beating metal with a hammer, hers looked like it originated in the kitchen. She was one of the friendliest, happiest people I'd seen in a long time.Jeff and his four patients were also drinking coffee or tea. All of them had been cleaned up and looked 100% better than yesterday. Al had his right arm in a sling and had a few. He steadied her for a moment, looking at her face and seeing the tears she had shed. Once she was stable on her feet, he directed her upstairs. "Now, I have set this timer for you. Take it upstairs to your corner and don't you come out until it goes off. Do you understand me?" Sarah nodded her head slowly and taking the timer turned to go upstairs as she was told. Michael went into the study and closed the door. An hour later, the timer went off and Sarah came downstairs slowly, looking for her.
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