She agreed to join me, and we headed for the car, where I had Ed drive us to my new apartment.

“Were are we going?” she asked.

“It is a surprise,” I told her.

We pulled up and went inside.

“Jodie I have some things I want to say. Please listen then you can decide if we continue to see each other ok?”

She nodded her head in agreement.

“I heard you speaking to Mia last night, when I heard you speak you sound great I know that many would consider you a oral success. But I know that that often comes at a price. I want you to know that your success has never depended on weather you use your voice or not. I am fine with you signing and only talking when you want. I want to give you your name now if that is ok. I signed the letter “J” and snapped my finger because you have such an attitude. Now please stand up and follow me.”

I went outside and rang the doorbell. The lights started to flash. I came back inside, and took her to the room were the TTY was hooked up. Then we went back down stairs and sat on the couch.

“I am not asking you to bring the u-haul just yet but I do want you to be comfortable here.”

“Marina it means so much more than words can say that you would say that oral success or not dose not matter and now I am going to give you your name.” she signed. An “M” over her heart because she said mine was so big.

“Marina let’s order pizza and watch a movie.” Jodie saw that Loving Annabelle was coming on in 30 minutes. She hit the reminder on the TV. Marina asked her what she wanted on her half of the pizza, and she said cheeseburger. Marina had Hawaiian on her half

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Tasha and Alice arrive at the cabin.

“Tasha where are we, why did you bring me here?” Alice asked.

“Al this is my friends place. We are here so you can rest, I want to save our marriage. I love you.” Tasha explained.

“You would not love me if you knew what I have become. I don’t want to talk about it Tasha I am going to find the kitchen and try to make dinner,” Alice said.