I woke with a start, I heard the phone ring and then I heard my mother's voice. "No, sorry, Jake, she is sleeping. She was exhausted. I think the excitement of everything wore her out. Ok, see tu in the morning." She was talking to, Jake. I couldn't remember the dream I had, I could just remember that he was in it, but whatever it was, I felt a sudden urge to be with him. I wanted him, I wanted all of him. I jumped out of the cama and changed back into the clothes I was wearing that day. I opened the door and saw my mother and father tucked into each other’s arms on the sofa. "Ness, I thought...
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