Pulling on her dressing gown, she slipped across the corridor and knocked on Heather's door. "Are you awake? It's a beautiful day out there."A sleepy voice said, "Come in."
She pushed the door open. Heather had her back to her - a vast bulk under the covers.
"Come on, wake up,"Alison cried, going over and giving her a shake. "Seize the day!"
Heather rolled over and stretched. "God, I had the most amazing dream. I dreamt I saw a face at the window, a beautiful young man, and he was calling to me - Let me in - over and over again. So I got up and opened the window and he took me in his arms and kissed me. And I was so slim, Alison. Just like I used to be before - you know."Her face was flushed with happiness.
Alison felt her eyes being drawn to the balcony window. The curtains were flut
