Remembering what the appointment was for, Mary said, “Are you sure that you are in the right place?” Seeing the puzzled look on the other woman’...s face, she went on, “We have an appointment booked for nipple piercing. Surely that is a mistake?” “Sadly, it is not, but it is part of my ministry, so I will endure it.” “How do you mean, part of your ministry? I don’t understand.” “The Bishop believes that his ministers should be relevant and more involved in what is happening in modern society, and. 'Come in, Mum.' The door opened and Frau Fischer, Angela, came in, carrying a tray.'No party tonight, I'm bored with the TV, and Karl's been on the phone to Bea for hours and probably isn't going to hang up till next week, so I thought I'd come and bother you. What are you up to?' Her daughter smiled.'I'm meant to be planning my design show, but I started thinking about Luke, and I was just beginning to touch myself up when you came in and spoiled everything.' Mother and daughter caught each. I sigh. “I forgive you,” I say, and his eyes light up. Hopeful. Something pulls at my heart harder this time and my tear escapes my eyes and free-falls down my cheeks. “But I can’t go back to you,” I continue, and wipe the tears from my cheeks. The light in his eyes go off and he looks down at his hands. “You moved on.” It’s not a question, it’s a statement. Another tear fall down and I wipe it again. “I still love you, Jenny.” I stare at him and more tears fall. “You hurt me,” I tell. I stood up straight and went through the apartment, finally reaching the safe in the closet. In it was a nice sum of a thousand dollars, and I stuffed it in my pocket. I would put it away in my bank account for a rainy day. I went to the front door, checking if I left any traces of myself behind. I was wearing gloves, so no fingerprints. Check. My weapon of choice was hidden safely in my boot. Check. I smiled. I was nothing but careful, and that’s what kept me from being sent to death row. I.