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eyes were flooded with unspoken tears. The dogs, sensing her mood, were edgy as well, and Sorsa nudged her hand, and licked the fingertips. Tanitha trailed a hand through the red and white fur, working out some of the knots which riddled the fur. Her eyes were drawn over to Sadie. The black and white female was sitting underneath the window, staring intently at the moon. Her body was frozen solid, and she seemed to be in a trance.
    “ Sadie…” Tanitha called to the dog. This renewed Sorsa’s effort to lick Tanitha’s hand, and Tanitha pulled it back under the covers. Tears filled her eyes once more. They were so kind, so loving, so faithful. She didn’t know what she would have become by now without her dogs by her side.
    Sadie flinched at her name, but didn’t move. Tanitha tried again, and Sadie looked over her shoulder reluctantly, staring at Tanitha with soulful dark eyes.
    “Come on, girl.”
    Finally, the Border Collie left her post slowly, all the time looking back. A whimper bubbled in her throat, and Tanitha petted her head.
    “What’s gotten into your lately, girl?”
    But Sadie wasn’t paying any attention to her.
     
    Tanitha wasn’t exactly overjoyed when Cameron showed up on her doorstep on Friday night. She wasn’t even ready for him as she still wasn’t sure if she wanted to go or not. Tabitha’s memory was still fresh in her mind but she knew that an outing away from all the mourning would be good for her.
    Dinah suddenly appeared in the doorway and leaned against the doorframe. She sniffed slightly, her petite nose wrinkling.
    “ How long has it been since you last cleaned up your room?”
    “ Not long. Maybe a few years.”
    Dinah chucked a stray article of clothing at her daughter, grinning. It was good to see her mother smiling again. Dinah’s voice had a squeaky note, as if she had a sore throat.
    “Get out of town.”
    Tanitha grinned back before continuing on her search for something to wear. Dinah took a drag at the cigarette that never seemed to be removed from her mouth, except to take another puff.
    “If smells like something’s keeled over and died in here.”
    “ Knowing my luck, something probably has.”
    She may have no money or decent clothing but Tanitha was glad of the stable relationship she held with her mother. She was able to laugh and joke and talk about anything with Dinah and not feel ashamed, like most kids her age did. Dinah was more like a friend than a mother and Tanitha was thankful for that. The two dogs crowded on her mother, and Dinah smiled, petting each of the dogs in turn. At least, for now, Sadie had seemed to have snapped out of her trance.
    “So, you’re finally going out and getting a life.”
    Tanitha turned to her mum.
    “Not really, more like dragged out.” As she said this, she started to get changed.
    “ Come on. It won’t be that bad. It will do you good.”
    Tanitha rolled her eyes in mock exasperation.
    “Anyway, there’s a nice guy waiting for you out front.”
    Tanitha’s eyes and mouth flew open and she grabbed her jacket and hurried to the front door. Dinah waved to her departing back.
    “Have fun!” She called out after her daughter. Tanitha blew her a kiss before going through the cracked door and Dinah leaned against the wall heavily, exhaling smoke in wispy tendrils. She dabbed at the tears in her eyes.
    “ My baby’s growing up so fast.”
     

Chapter Six
     
    Tanitha shut the door quietly then turned to Cameron. She crossed her arms and stood there, looking at him, tapping her foot impatiently. Her chin lurched forward stubbornly, her head tilted up slightly due to Cameron’s height.
    “ So, you showed up.” She said simply.
    “ Why shouldn’t I?” He looked her up and down. “You look…ravishing.”
    Tanitha blushed. She had only thrown on a denim skirt and her favourite black halter neck. She took in Cameron. Now he was the looker. Cargo pants from Calvin Klein, a black top with a single stripe of white