“I think they have a pretty good idea what we’re going to do! And you’re eventually going to do it with Nicholas!”“Yes, but I’m not going ...to TALK about it!” she stated firmly.“You’re a very private person,” Kara said. “And that’s OK. Your mom, on the other hand, is not!”“TELL me about it!” my precocious ten-year-old exclaimed.The five of us went to the baggage claim and I got Kara’s two bags from the belt. Once the agent from American verified the luggage tags and the claim checks, we headed to. The hand-rubbed black enamel gleamed in the summer sun and the creamy leather Recaro seat caressed my body in an almost loving manner. My short brown hair blew in the wind and I looked in the mirror and imagined myself looking just like one of those movie stars in their sunglasses.Suddenly, my little apartment was far too mundane for a woman in such a car as this. Forty minutes flew by with the miles and I was gleefully downshifting like a pro as I negotiated the turns on Sunset. I made the. ” “Now, did everyone remember to bring their swim suit and a change of clothes?” “Yes ma,am” we replied. One of the girls in the class, suddenly exclaimed “its not fair how the boys can already have their swim trunk on and ready!” “Really? You could have just worn your swim under the clothes you have on… I already am wearing mine.” Suddenly, all of the girls in the class started talking about their new swim suits. I remember look at my friends like, “what the hell is so exciting about this for. I turn and look at you questioningly.“Baby, I think you will need a nap first after what just happened, but then we will go the pool,” you smile at me, letting me know all is forgiven. Then you turn to Timmy’s Mommy and tell her it will probably be about two o’clock when we get there.She nods in agreement and says, “Yes, Timmy needs a nap too so he won’t be cranky later, so see you both there around two.”My first playdate awaits me. Timmy and I just look and each other and smile.Back home you.