I couldn’t even pluck up the ambition to go tie one on. I fought self-pity with strength and courage I never dreamed I had and I managed to keep it at bay – though it taunted me from the sidelines. I didn’t want to think what Col in was up to with Tori – it made me physical y il . It seemed as if Tori had final y succumbed to Col in’s charms and they’d gone away together to celebrate their new found love. I wanted to puke. Irelyn cal ed me frequently and prattled on mostly about nothing. I knew she had an ulterior motive – she was checking up on me. I appreciated it but it was real y starting to wear on my last nerve - I just didn’t have the heart to tel her that. The condo seemed far larger than it real y was now that Morgan was gone. I was happy to have Otis to keep me company – he was also keeping me sane. I showered him with loads of affection and he accompanied me everywhere he could. I took Otis to the dog park Sunday afternoon and watched as he romped with another puppy about his size.
