Awakenings Ch. 15

"Two emails from Ruth"

Friday was spent at Danny's Lounge with Mel and Amy. I brought my laptop computer and devoted most of the afternoon to helping Candy and Raylene organize their finances. Both of them had well over $30,000 sitting in pass book...

Awakenings Ch. 14

"Jeanne calls to tell them about the trip to Brady's and Michael has a nightmare"

The next morning was Wednesday. Thanksgiving was the following week. Amy, Mel and I slept late. When we finally did get up we had just enough time for a quick breakfast before we had to leave for Danny's Lounge. I'd...

Awakenings Ch. 13

"Michael tells Jeanne about Amy and Mel"

Sitting on the porch slowly rocking in my chair, I started thinking about Jeanne. I wondered if she'd set up a second date with Trent Peters. As I considered that I realized that I was actually hoping she had. I...

Awakenings Ch. 12

"An email from Ruth"

Amy and I put the furniture back in place. After we finished I walked out to my Escape and brought my bags up to the guest bedroom. I'd be sleeping with Amy and Mel, but since there wasn't any spare...

Awakenings Ch. 11

"Professor Mel"

I awoke the next morning alone in the bed. Sitting up, I looked around. Slowly I remembered where I was. I saw that my clothes were neatly folded on Amy's dresser. I got up, used the lavatory and took a...

Awakenings Ch. 10

"Amy and Mel"

Amy took a moment to think and then she began. "I was born in Kansas City, Missouri. While I've never met my father I know he was rich. My mother told me about him. His father owned several car dealerships...

Awakenings Ch. 09

"Chantel and Simone"

That night, I stayed at a Motel 6 outside of Palm Springs, California. There was a steak house near the motel. I had a small sirloin and a salad for dinner. After dinner, I returned to my motel and logged...