"Yes Ma'am... errr Lydia," I replied mirroring her smile.

Cindy appeared carrying a heavy wooden chair. She set it down next to my bed and left without another word. Lydia adjusted the chair's position and sat down. She was wearing a formal dark suit with a stunning bright blue tie. She was as beautiful as I remembered. I think the new office suited her quite well. I adjusted my pillows and waited for her to tell me the reason for her visit. Lydia leaned forward and began to tell me about all the events both worldly and local that she felt I should be made aware of. I think I...