Another meeting with Derrick by late afternoon and a surprise visit by Annie's father, this day just had a mind of its own. Annie was having a meeting with some co-workers and planning how everything was going to be when Roselyn waltzed into the room followed by her dad. She stopped talking for what seemed like a huge minute and thankfully everyone stepped out, out of courtesy. "Dad" Annie wasn't in her best clothes, sleeves were raised up to her elbow, her hair matted her forehead and she had no makeup and no lipstick on. She always met her father looking well dressed and confident. It had been a habit for her, a hectic one that eventually stuck with her. She remembered how she had developed the habit. "Dad, I have something to tell you" 8 year old Annie proclaimed as she walked into

