.. somehow it didn't seem right."Is everything in place?" I asked.Jon nodded, and untied the string on the sack. With the utmost care, he poured the c...ontents onto the table. Gold coins, rings, and bracelets spilled out of the bag and onto the inns weather worn wooden table."I checked for all the items you told me to look for, I don't think I missed any," Jon said.I gazed out amongst my treasure hoard."Are you ever going to tell me why these trinkets are useful? Other than their obvious monetary. I explained that they could only visit for a few minutes. I took Sally's arm and escorted her to Tamara's room. The rest followed.Tamara looked up when we walked in. Her eyes lit up when she saw her mother. She glanced to her father and then at her daughters. I stepped back and let them express their love.I watched Tamara. I could tell she was a little overwhelmed. She didn't say much. Lena stood at the end of the bed and placed her hand on one of Tamara's feet. I loved to see the way people. I’m surprised at how you’re handling things given what she did to you. I don’t think I could forgive someone that easily.”“Who said it was easy?” I said softly.“Ah, yeah, I don’t know what’s going on in your mind, your heart, or your gut. I can imagine it’s pretty much complete turmoil.”“Yes. But, in the end, what value does holding a grudge have? What could it possibly gain? She came back, as a friend. I can help her get better. That’s all I want. To help her.”“You help all your friends,. So the three of us enjoyed a nice dinner, reminisced, and caught up on the latest happenings in our lives. A few minutes before eight we said our goodbyes. I went to a local liquor store and bought a good bottle of wine in preparation for my "date".I arrived at the hotel restaurant a couple of minutes after nine and spotted an attractive young brunette, hair a little below her shoulders and wearing a tight black dress that barely reached her thighs. Assuming this was my date I walked up and.