Peggy chuckled again, “there is no catch, Darling.”

“So, you really just want me to be happy?”

“Yes, I really just want you to be happy.” she smiled.

For one of the few times in Helena’s life, Helena had a great conversation with her mother and she couldnt help but tear up as she thought about being able to build a better relationship with her mother.

Helena left her mother’s house feeling even more uplifted than when she arrived and so she called Dylan to confirm their plans and to talk about her latest breakthrough. It seemed that she could never go a day without talking to Dylan. Dylan was her strength and just hearing her voice always made her smile even in the hardest of times. Before they got off the phone together, Dylan smiled into the phone, “I’ve got some good news and bad news.”
“Oh no! Please dont tell me you have to cancel for tonight!”

“No no, Helena, I wouldnt miss spending time with you for the world. You know the new picture portfolio I made? Well, They are being shown in a small gallery up in Oregon!”
“Thats great news, Dylan!” Helena said happily.

“right, but they want to interview me and I leave for Salem the day after tomorrow.”

“You just ruined my day Dylan Moreland.” Helena replied playfully, which caused Dylan to laugh aloud because of the way Helena had said it.

“How long will you be gone?” she pouted.

Dylan sighed, “Four days too long. You better call me or answer my calls when I call you. I need my daily Helena fix you know.”

Helena laughed, “I cant go a day without hearing your voice as it is, Dylan, so you can count on hearing mine every day you’re gone.”

The two chatted a bit longer before ending the conversation.

Later that night, Helena met Dylan at one of the tables in the VIP section of the club, “Hey Beautiful” Dylan smiled as she embraced Helena in a warm hug.

“So what’s the news?” Dylan asked as she sat down.

“I have to tell you something, Dylan.” Helena said, looking a little nervous as the two sat across from each other.

“You can tell me anything.” she smiled.