Chapter30  Ells never should have agreed to this marriage back then. He  never should have gotten the marriage certificate.  ***  Meanwhile, at the hospital.  When Kelsey returned to her room…

Chapter29  Harriet looked up.  Just as she was thinking of what to say, Kenneth spoke gently  again: “Sit in the front, it’s easier to talk.”  With those words, Harriet understood…

Chapter 28  When she reached Kenneth, Kathie threw her arms around  him and asked excitedly, “Ken, you’re back?”  She then asked, “Why didn’t you call to tell me? When did…

  Chapter27  As soon as Johnathan called out Hara, Ellsworth turned around  and looked over immediately.  When he saw that it really was Harriet standing in front of  them, he…

  Chapter 26  Soon, he finished the call. Looking at Ellsworth, he mused, “Ells,  you seem a bit off tonight.”  Handing Ellsworth a cigarette, he explained, “Hara would be  here,…

Chapter 25  She had never been like this at parties.  Though he had always treated her as invisible, her attention  would still be entirely on him.  She’d wait till he…

Chapter 24  He seemed indifferent again, and she guessed he was irritated by Johnathan creating another opportunity for them. Not wanting him to think she was trying to get closer,…

Chapter 23  He kissed her … again?  Puzzled, she looked at him, who closed his eyes and kept  pushing his tongue further, wanting more.  She frowned slightly, leaned backward, and…

Chapter 22  He said deadpan, “Enough. Aren’t you thirsty? You’ve been  lecturing me all evening.”  “Fine. I’ll stop. On one condition, though-treat Hara right and  knock her up before the…

Chapter 21  Staring at Patsy intently, she continued, “Patsy, I can’t do this  anymore. I’m done playing the laughable clown.””  She had endured three years of emotional neglect.  Whenever he…