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He left them carry on while he walked the two rooms. They were a nice size and they each had a bathroom. He liked that. 

‘Why is he so quiet Patty? Have I offended him somehow?’ 

‘Oh Patio you just have to let him be. Sometimes quiet is good. I have learned that being married to this man all these years. You should try to find someone Patio, it is a dream come true when it's the right one.' The girls chatted about husbands and chidlren for some time. Patio was amazed, as she has known Patty since they were kids. Patty was a chatterbox even as a little girl. She talked about how Becky was sometimes, it made Patio shudder to think she would ever have to deal with children.

Bluesage walked in on a long winded laugh. 'Okay let's all get a grip and go downstairs and have a snack. I know you brought something Patty, let's have a break, shall we? 

Blue talked of his new job and their new world coming. Patio was always so interested in his ideas. They sparked new thoughts in her head. She talked of her aunt and uncle. They had been taking in newborns that were not wanted. Neither of the Bluesage family could even imagine having a baby and not wanting it.

.They snacked on marshmellow pies full of gooey eyeball jelly and lots of lizard eggs. The water cooler had specialized water in it, Patty loved it. Soon enough she had to excuse herself to the bathroom.  This gave Patio time to talk to Steven alone. 

'Why is she so stressed right now Steven? Isn't she due to have this baby some time this year? It has been what, three years?'

 He smiled and understood her worry, 'It has been over four and half years Patio. Her stress comes from the part of life you should understand. Teenage hormones and the want to pull away and be more adult inside, well that is enough to drive a loon crazy.' Patio laughed at the comment, but did understand. He heard all about her life as a teen. She had a pretty good life, but had a brother that liked to get her in trouble.

Patty walked back in the room, ready to go outside. Patio had someone to call on her cell anyway, so it was a perfet time. The couple walked the land.  Taking in the smells and site was calming. He sensed strongly that she wanted to say something to him. He finally gave in and asked. They were near the large oak tree.

'Oh I am just seeing how other people live, and wonder if our new home will be anything like this.' He stopped and held her hands. 

'We can have whatever we want to have my dear beloved. I sense you are still not calm. Let me help you my darling. Let us pray. '

I LIVE WITHIN THE LIGHT 

I LOVE WITHIN THE LIGHT 

I LAUGH WITHIN THE LIGHT 

I AM SUSTAINED AND NOURISHED BY THE LIGHT. 

I JOYOUSLY SERVE THE LIGHT. 

FOR I AM THE LIGHT 

I AM THE LIGHT. 

I AM THE LIGHT. 

I AM. I AM. I AM. 

Patio was waiting for them. When she saw them begin to walk towards the door, she hung up.

'Hey, I have one more house to look at before we go home. I know I said I would take you home, but do you think you could go with me?'

Patty and Blue felt it would be a kind gesture for their freind. They stopped at a Chinese Fried Legs take out. They munched on bones as they came into a new neighborhood, full of huge homes. 

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