Ashlynn I woke up alone. Jace’s research was right, orgasms took away cramps. I felt warm and liquid. I smiled because there was the heating pad on my stomach, a towel left underneath me and when I looked at the side table there lay a tampon, a glass of water, two Midol pills and a note. My Love, I had to go out this morning to a brief meeting with Sly, Ralph and Joel. I will be back in a few hours. Why don’t you call the girls and James? I love you. I was in fact not calling anyone. I had presents to buy. I needed to get Miles something, Jace, my dad, the girls and James. I am also getting Maggie some flowers to be delivered right before Christmas. I ordered the flowers first and sent them to Maggie. Then I showered, cleaned up Jace’s and my mess, got dressed in some fleece

