As they left the drugstore and got in the car, Bella said to Charles teasingly, “I never knew that you were so popular with the gays?” “I will tell you one more time. I’m not gay! Remember, Bella, I’m not gay!” Charles shouted. Charles was getting hysterical but Bella couldn’t help teasing him. “Really? I don’t know…” Charles turned to sit in silent fury. As for Bella, she just laughed. Being in Charles’ company, joking around together like they used to, was really making her feel much happier. As Bella had promised Charles that she would go abroad with him, when they got home she started planning for her departure. Bella wanted to wait until Sybil gave birth. So a few days later, when Sybil went into labor, Bella booked her ticket for the following day, before going to see Sybil in

