“Just like your were once Corinne, Nicky and for a very few days, somebody named Cherry Rain.”“But Uncle Lawrence,” Todd cooed from his comfy ...seat. “Audrey and I had one little request.”“And what might that be, you hot little former shortstop?” I teased.“Can you or your computer find one of Audrey’s old movies – as Nicky Dial?” Todd asked.“I’d hope so. Maybe the Internet will oblige without too much trouble,” I said. Within the hour, I’d found a nice print of a gem called “Things Change” that. It was a slow drive along the non-maintained pothole-littered highway through the continuous urban sprawl.He pushed the button to put the truck into 18th gear, set the cruise control, and took the opportunity to eat his synth-muffin and drink his synth-orange juice.At around 9 AM he exited the highway at the Middletown exit. As he drove down 211, a decrepit ancient sign declared it to be the "Miracle Mile." But to Den, it was just one more decrepit city avenue lined with abandoned burnt-out. Did your hot water break again?’ She said, lifting me to my feet and stuffing a bra over my head. Before I knew it I was dressed in a mini skirt with knee high stockings and my furry hoodie. My wild hair had been tamed and somehow been straightened. I clacked my leather boots together and away I got dragged. Vela’s black leather jacket glistened in the sun and her tight jeans showed off her toned legs. I guess I need to do more squats if I want legs like that. She kicked out the stand on her. "You weren't to know," Charlotte sighed. "It's going to take both of us to keep the silly cow from ruining her reputation!" Both of us?"Charlotte nodded, smiling grimly. "I have to give her credit -- the silly goose went about it wrong, but I think she picked the right boy! You appear to have a number of... valuable qualities... that I probably would not have been able to select for by merely looking for popularity and income." She eyed him. "Unless you've had your jollies and you're not.