Suspicion was the least they should feel, but probably the most punishment that I could inflict, what with them having no shame. -- "That subject bein...g taken care of so well, I have another point to discuss. It'll take longer to discuss than this ride will take, but at least we can make a start, and you can think about it while I'm at Aikido so we can resume it when I return. Several instances of it came up during the conversations I had with girls this afternoon. Quite a few of those. We grabbed a spot. It was far from the front of the school, but none of us gets scared by a little walking.Of course, that puts the three of us walking through a crowded parking area and a crowd at the entrance to the school and I’m holding one of Bill’s hands while Deena has the other. That’s kind of strange, really. No, not ME holding Bill’s hand, but Deena holding her dad’s hand. Just isn’t cool, you know. Parents are the peak of uncool and no middle schooler would EVER deign a public. .. and ... well..." Wait, what do you mean 'Good'?!?" You expected this??? Well, why didn't you SAY something?" 'I had to work this out for myself?' Mother, I just got DIVORCED yesterday! It's a little 'closing the barn door after the horse has bolted', don't you think?" Okay ... I know. It's just, you're so damn inscrutable – sorry, didn't mean to swear. But you say so little and yet you always seem to have profound advice." So your advice and insight here at this point?" ... okay. 'Mid-life. Besides, as I said, although the training is done in one session there can be a maintenance phase. Oh, and to keep Davy and Ann from asking questions have them bring swim suits and a change of underwear. They may think we are going to the beach.”“Will do and thanks again, Helen. See you at 1 PM on Saturday. Again, are very appreciative.”Saturday 1 PM at Aunt Helen’s As soon as Ann and I are in the door, Aunt Helen gives us a perfunctory greeting and sets our swim clothes aside on the couch. She.