r year was looking more a like an every other lifetime. In twelve years of marriage, they had been back once. Nathan's flourishing career, three children and life's other endless line of responsibilities had forced them to break their promise to one another. Julie decided not to focus on the 'have-nots, and concentrate on her plans for this evening. She wanted everything to go smoothly.
             She felt her spirits lift when she thought about the smile that Nathan would have on his face when she sprung the nightgown on him.
             "When would be the best time to spring it on him," Angie asked her. Julie was so into her thoughts that she hadn't even seen Angie walk over to her counter.
             "The nightgown doe-doe bird," said Angie.
             "I don't know" Julie replied. "It's Wednesday, and h
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