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"With the passage of time, you'll develop an appreciation for it." She says to me, being aware of the fact that I am uncomfortable with the current circumstances. "May I address you as Cat, Sonia?" "Well, Cat, may I call you?" She inquires.

"If it were up to me, I'd go with Jena every time."

She always has a happy face on. "Well, Jena, share with me some of your interests with me. "What are some of the things that you like doing in your spare time?" She asks this question as she stacks our empty plates atop one another in the sink. "You've guessed correctly; sketching and painting are two of my most cherished pastimes."

"I speak these phrases in a sly manner."

That brings a smile to my face to hear that. How often do you apply new coats of paint on your canvas? She inquires.

"Not even close to very often. Yet, when my father was in desperate need of cash, he wouldn't let me paint anymore. He would have me paint things and then immediately try to sell them when I was finished. The kitc