They leaned on the fender of his car, having swirl ice cream, commenting about nothing in particular. He noticed she’d walked across the gravel in h...er bare feet without any mincing or anything, that was interesting. The time was really weird, he didn’t feel the need to talk it up or try to make conversation, even. Just being with Carrie was enough. He felt relaxed, fun. They finished up their ice cream, the sun was at a low angle. Carrie licked her fingers carefully. She said, ‘I really have to. More than once we skipped church. Did you know that he died of a massive heart attack while we were having sex? I certainly miss him and our lovemaking. I can’t tell you how happy I am to see how compatible you and Linda are. I just hope that Joyce finds a man as good as you.’ It was absolution but I still couldn’t look her in the eye. We finally arrived at the Lincoln dealership where she had her eye on a car. To the casual observer she was a very attractive 50 year old matron who was just. I realized that nurse was not going to be any help so I turned my head and pretended to go back to sleep.When she left I decided to get out of bed and go home. I sat on the edge of the bed in the dim light and started to stand up, my left leg was not on the floor but I tried anyway, I fell. In a bit I rolled over and looked at my legs, MY LEFT LEG DID NOT HAVE A FOOT !!!I still wanted to go home so I crawled to the open door to the hall. A short distance down was a wheel chair.I crawled to it. "Andrew! Good to see you again!" she exclaimed."And you as well Miss Lenore," said Andrew."And you must be Winnifred! Miss Polly wrote me all about you." Yes, ma'am," said Winnie, blushing slightly."I'm Miss Lenore and welcome to the Fallon Hotel. You've met Thomas, our doorman and head of security." Welcome ma'am," he said, his deep voice washing over Winnie like a warm blanket. Winnie had never had much contact with colored men, but with Thomas, she felt a sense of safety and security."Oh,".