On the way, I found Mom coming up the stairs, carrying an opened bottle of wine and a wine glass. “Mom, what do we wear tonight?”She looked at me ...curiously for a second. “Oh, I don’t know. It’s not too fancy. I mean, it’s just the country club for dinner, not a party. I was thinking of some nice tight slacks and a sexy top. See me when you’re out of the tub.” She passed me and headed into her own bath, so I went into the hall bath for my own.I did as Mom suggested. I took a half dozen Advils. Cheryl needs it for the women's shelter."I took a ride downtown that very afternoon. I checked out all the abandoned buildings. I had an idea where I wanted to live next. I found an older buildings that I liked. Highest on my list was a two story building which had once housed a small finance company. The downstairs had been the office and the upstairs was one giant storage room.The building was badly in need of a washing, a paint job inside, and the floors resurfaced. It wouldn't be cheap to. I pushed my way in through the storm doors and before me stood John; late 40’s, a little shorter than me and stocky. He was in a suit, complete with a smart looking tie. John stepped towards me and stepped straight into a firm kiss.I was still drinking in the posh surroundings, and John, and found myself slightly overwhelmed. Before I regained my composure, John had led me through the lobby and through a door. I stepped into the fanciest bedroom I’ve ever been in and John half closed the door,. To this day, I still wonder.We talked until we got there. She loaded the truck and wouldn't let me do anything. Instead, I spent the time talking to the other manager, telling him that the items would be returned by tomorrow."No problem," he replied.Janet came and said everything was loaded. So we got back in the truck, again with her help, and again she laughed.The drive back took about an hour, so she asked me about my marriage and if I was happy. I thought that was a pretty odd question, but.