Chapter 9

Pam held the small piece of paper that she scribbled the address for Darryl’s karate studio on as she made her way down the crowded street. It was a few weeks since she met him at the bus stop to ask about self-defense lessons and she was still as determined as ever to learn.

Her body took its time to heal.  Fiana proved herself to be a terrible nurse. Between her lover’s clumsy ministries and constant “I told you so’s” about what a terrible job she left the diner for and she should have just gone to Ida instead, Pam was surprised that she physically and mentally healed at all.

She never liked to have Ida shoved at her by Fiana, but she was growing particularly weary of it at late. Although Ida was her mother and it was expected that they should have a bond, they were miles apart in their relationship. Ida thought Pam to be a frustrated and confused young lady who resisted any and all attempts she made to get close and Pam thought Ida