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ASPEN
Lubbock, Texas – May 18th
Ransom went chilly on me after I told him he was a playboy and not the kind of man I’d leave a baby with. But his cool demeanor gave me food for thought.
Margo and Cher were busy cleaning up the mess we’d made from breakfast as I did the dishes. I’d filled Cher in on everything, so she was up to speed. “So, it’s been two days now. I’ve kept Ransom on hold, and I think it’s time to make a decision. One way or the other, I need to let him know what I want to do pretty soon.”
Cher offered, “You should make a list of pros and cons. That’s what I do when I’ve got a big decision to make.” She swept the floor, and then picked up the dirt with a dustpan.
I had to hand it to her, Cher was an excellent housekeeper. “Great job on cleaning the house, Cher. You’v
