CHAPTER 32 We slept in that next morning, awakened by additional calls from the media. One of the things keeping me from falling into a deep depression was the thought of seeing my kids again. Saturday afternoon could not come fast enough for me. When the time finally came, I was anxious as hell. So nervous, I had to wipe my sweaty palms on my pants as I drove over. What do I say to them? What if they don't like the new me? A thousand things could go wrong—and I fretted about each one of them. To Susie’s and my delight, Michael had not made another appearance or given any indication he was still around. Was it finally over? I could not be sure, but I had my hopes. Meanwhile, I had to carry on with my new life—for as long as I had it. Each moment became even more precious, knowing it

