CHAPTER 7 DANI When I stopped by the bookstore across the road to pick up paper and pencils for Rose for the weekend, the woman running the shop, Lin, invited me to a party she and her friends were having. It was very sweet of her to invite me, especially since I haven’t really met that many people here yet, at least not too many people who I have more in common with than the fact that I’ve got a kid who goes to the same primary school as their kid. And while other parents can be great, I do like to talk about things other than my beautiful girl… And I have seen Lin sneak a romance book around when she comes to the store or leaves it, so at least we’ve got something in common… But I did offer to move the party to my place, since Kara’s place is only small, and with six adults, three dog

