."And wouldn't you know; something sure did, and I was wishing it didn't afterwards!About a week after that conversation, I was in a room with an olde...r lady, and I was trying to replace her IV needle, and I accidently scraped a bone in her hand. I didn't mean it, and I was normally very good and very careful with my needles because I don't like being stuck with needles, so I don't figure anyone else does either. Needless to say, the lady didn't quite like that and she went off!Not just any kind. "Ricky," Susie instead asked with a smile (and a single grain of rice) onher lips, "what were you so worried about?" Disappointing you, Your Highness," he answered immediately, right infront of his sister. He'd already screwed up that day by forgetting hisgirl clothes and diaper. Messing up on an expressly given task would havebeen awful, especially after the day he'd had."And that's a very good thing for you to worry about," she saidaristocratically before sipping her tea, smiling on every. We had half expected Sammi to put up a fight, figuring that staying alone would fit her 'do what I want' life style she wanted, but she surprised us. Maybe the shock of what she was getting over had finally penetrated her troubled little mind that freedom from rules was not always a good thing. We knew it was seldom a good thing, but that was usually a concept beyond the grasp of most 13 year old minds.It did make looking for a new house jump up on the priority list, however. We were able to. Don sat silently for a moment then answered, "Sex."Sam dropped his head. The other poker players looked at Don with smiles beginning to form.Lori said loudly, "NO WAY!"Sam got up and pulled Lori aside. He watched his cards as he whispered in Lori's ear, "I've got an Ace in the hole and a lot of money on the table. I think Don is bluffing. I don't think he has the Queen.Lori though for a moment. She leered at Don with a look that said, "I can't believe you would put me in a spot like this."Sam.
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