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few more cookbooks and make more millions and then they offer us our own cooking show on the food network. Then we put out a line of pots and pans and kitchen gadgets and our own spice blends and sauces and scone mixes and quick breads and...and we'd be filthy rich."
    "If you're going to dream, dream big, I always say," Tracy said.
    "It could happen, you know." Kidding around with Tracy helped Dana forgot her past, at least temporarily and that was always a good thing. "It has happened."
    "I know, but it's not something you should count on if you live in reality."
    "You're always telling me you don't like the word 'should' and too much reality can be so depressing, don't you think?" Dana asked.
    Tracy seemed to consider Dana's question before she nodded in agreement. "I hate to cut you off, but we've got tons of work to do and seeing as we don't have to tape a television show today, maybe we could have some breakfast and get started? All this talk about food has made me so hungry."
    "That makes two of us. Would a cheese omelet satisfy your hunger?"
    "Right about now, anything would," Tracy answered.
    As she reached for an omelet pan, Dana caught a glimpse of the guy who delivers the bread coming up to the back door. "The guy's here with the bread."
    "That's what I call good timing. Now we can have toast with our omelets."

Chapter Three
    KAREN SWUNG THE front door open before Ridley had a chance to knock on it. She stared at Ridley for a moment with a strange expression that distorted her delicate features and crinkled her intense eyes. "I know what you're thinking, Ridley and no I do not have ESP."
    "How do you know what I'm thinking, then?"
    "Ah...quick witted as usual, I see. I just happened to be standing near the window and I saw you coming up the steps. Did you have a hard time finding a parking place?"
    "Believe it or not, I found one right out front."
    "Honest to God? That's unheard of around here, especially on a Saturday night." Karen stuck her head out the door as if she needed to confirm Ridley's claim. "Is there a riot, a fire or some other kind of emergency? Did the city order a mass evacuation?"
    "Not that I'm aware of." Karen's remarks made Ridley smile. She enjoyed her friend's straightforward sense of humor. "I hope not, anyway."
    "It's a little cooler out this evening, isn't it?"
    "A lot cooler, thank God. I'm even starting to detect a hint of fall in the air."
    "That may be a bit of a stretch, but it does feel good. So, why are we still standing here in the doorway? Come inside and make yourself comfortable. Naturally, our Laurie's not quite ready yet. You know her. Once she gets in the bathroom, you can't be sure she'll ever come out again. Would you like something to drink while we wait? We've got wine, beer, coke and I think there's a few bottles of iced tea in the fridge."
    "No thanks. I'd rather wait until we have dinner." Ridley handed Karen the two bottles of wine she'd brought along. "Laurie told me it's a BYOB sobrought a couple of bottles of wine to take to the restaurant with us."
    "That's what I was told." Karen studied the labels. "This is one of our favorite Chardonnays, but of course you know that don't you? That's why you bought it. I'm pretty sure we've never tried this Cabernet. Have you had it before? Is it good?"
    "I haven't had it either. The guy in the liquor store recommended it."
    Karen set the bottles on the table in the foyer and focused her attention on Ridley. "I'm glad you're going with us tonight. I haven't seen you in weeks. What's new? How was the rest of your summer? Are you happy you transferred to Laurie's school" How do you like working there so far? Karen fired one question after another at Ridley in rapid sequence as she walked with her into the living room.
    Ridley held up her hand. "Whoa, slow down, counselor. I'm slow, so you're going to have to let me answer your questions one by one. I can't remember the first one by the time you've asked me the next three. Is this