" Don't worry. I'm going to start saving to get one." Good for you."The visits took most of the morning. After lunch Becca pedalled over to the childr...en's home. As usual she popped her head round Edna's door."Would it be all right for me to give a birthday party for Garry on Monday? That of course means Polly as well but I thought I'd get them to invite two more boys and two more girls." That's very kind of you, Becca dear." I hope it'll help him branch out more. He still really only seems to. He descended the narrow stairs into deeper darkness, his brown tunic and trousers blending into the shadows. Another corridor lit by a couple of tiny lamps stretched before him, and still another stair wound downward.Dampness splotched the walls, patches of evil looking fungus glowing green in the darkness where the glow of the lamps did not reach. The floor beneath him was of roughly dressed stone blocks, as were the walls and ceiling. Far ahead, a greenish glow grew brighter as he inched his. You might end up getting burned." Yes, I agree," I replied, checking my sweater to see if I'd gotten any coffee on me."Oh, he's taking a break. John! Hi! Over here!" Steph was so enthusiastic about seeing him, that I had to smile, and we all stood up as he approached.When he smiled back at me, it suddenly seemed easier to breathe. The sense of drowning I'd been struggling with was suddenly gone, leaving me feeling light headed in its wake. He looked a bit tired, but that was understandable. There wasn't the pleasure she received from Melissa but she still liked the man because he tried to be gentle with her. Thoughts of Jack entered her mind and caused her to shudder in revulsion."When can we do this again?" she asked, walking back and climbing into the bed where he lay with sweat rolling off his body. She ran back and brought him a damp towel to wipe him clean."I think we can do it in an hour or so," Thomas stated, feeling tired. "I'd like to take a small nap now." You go ahead.