"That's great," said Aunt Jane. "I've always wanted to try that but I never found anyone to do that with; a serious artist, I mean." I'm looking forwa...rd to doing it, it sounds exciting..." said I. "But I am nervous about it too." I'm sure it will be a rewarding experience. And fun too. Hey, before I forget ... Barbara and Jaki are coming over tonight after I get home from work. We're having a hot wax party."I shuddered. "I'll be sure to keep myself scarce." I wouldn't worry about it," laughed. ”“Good. I’m pretty sure I know what’s bothering her. I talked to Kara about it, and Jacquelyn reminds us of a girl we knew back in High School that was an outcast and who was treated badly by the other girls and ignored by the guys. It kind of fits, though obviously we can’t be completely sure unless she tells us.”“She wouldn’t be the first overweight teenager to be shunned by her classmates.”“That’s kind of what clued me in. She did say that her doctor told her mom that she needed exercise,. ." This isn't one of your flings, then..." Poor Annie had suffered through dozens of THOSE!"No." You don't even have to ask," she muttered. "I've been through the training. I expected to be the 'other woman' in some sponsor's family, not come back to you and..." She gathered herself. "Yet you ask me -- why?" I owe you," I replied. "I treated you like a concubine while we were married; I owe you a little respect now." Annie said nothing, so I went on, "Bernice may not accept; she may feel that. Suddenly she reminded herself that she was supposed to welcome him inside.“Your luggage?” She asked.“I have left it with a friend in L.A. Only few things I might require are in this backpack I’m carrying.” Alex said.Hinting an over night stay, Cobie blushed at the thought. She held his hand and took him inside.He gave a quick peek on her lips and asked her where the shower was. She showed it to him and waited for him to relax until they were ready to go out as planned.Cobie admired Alex. She.