"Not at the moment," I replied, unsure, as my father seemed to want to keep her away from me to make me a ring on his hand.

Natalie released a disappointed cry as her mother pounced on her arm and the other supported the silence...

"Okay, Lois, you need to rest now. Eat your breakfast, and Natalie will stay here if you need anything," said Mrs. Cody, and walked away.

Thank you Cody, you gave me the biggest golden opportunity of the day...

Mrs. Cody's journey to be alone with Natalie, who sat in Patricia's place...

"It is a miracle that you are back here with your girlfriend, it seems...