Dax left to take care of some stuff at home. He said he'd be back in time for dinner. At lunchtime Tamera decided to go to town as she needed to talk with the Bakery and the Florist about some upcoming events. Just before she got into town, her brakes quit working on her car.Since she couldn't stop, her car went over an embankment and hit a small ditch. Her head hit the steering wheel just as the airbag deployed. The airbag thrust her back into her seat just before she passed out. Not sure how long she was out, she finally came to as her cell phone was ringing.She was super cold and at least the bleeding on her forehead had stopped. Her face burned from the deployment of the airbag. When she moved, her ribs also ached. Her right knee felt sore and swollen, like maybe it had hit something. Honestly, she just felt achy all over.She reached for her cell phone. "I need help, I crashed my car.""OMG! Where? I'll send Michael right now!" Sheila cried."I'm just before town, the last curv
"The woman you met in the gym is the daughter of a family friend. Her father and mine grew up together, then created their own business. They had wanted us to marry to join the two ah, businesses. But I said no. I never liked her, at all." He explained."So, basically she wants you, but you don't want her. Did you ever sleep with her?" Tamera asked. "No! Never. I've never had any feelings towards her. I never led her on. I've told her for years that I did not want her and that I would never marry her." He explained."So, she went after me because you like me?" Tamera asked."Yes. And I'm sorry I brought her into your life. But I promise I will not let her harm you." Dax assured her."You think it was her that cut my brakes?" She asked."Yes." He confirmed."Has she harmed others before me?" She questioned."Well, yes and no. There have only been two other relationships. One cheated on me, although now years later I wonder if it wasn't a set-up. And the second one I thought was a psyc
"Well, it's kind of a sad story. His mom dropped him off with his dad and grandma when he was 2. He wasn't in good shape. No one knows what she put him through. Then his grandmother was a hateful woman. She'd beat him when his dad wasn't around. Which was a lot because his dad was a truck driver. Then his first girlfriend stabbed him in the back because she was jealous. He looked at other girls. And I mean really stabbed him with a knife. Barely missed his spine." Dax explained."Oh my god!! That's horrible. I can't even imagine." Tamera was shocked."Yeah, since then he uses women for his pleasure, then moves on. Never with the same woman more than once. He lets his history cloud his judgment and thinks all women are no good. Afraid to let any show him different." Dax said."That is sad. I hope one day he finds a good woman to fix him. No one deserves that life." Tamera responded."Is he still giving you a hard time?" Dax asked."Oddly no. He's actually nice to me. I just see how he
After breakfast, they get changed for a day out. Tamera and Dax are in their bedroom talking while getting ready."So what was that in the kitchen?" Dax asked."While Paige liked to watch Changed with me, and she has a crush on Jake." Tamera explained."Wow. That's not good. I'll warn him ahead of time." Dax said."Thanks! And I know him and his one night stands. My daughter is off limits! Make sure he understands that!" Tamera said."You have my word." Dax smiled.They spend the weekend sightseeing and shopping. They watch movies in the theater room. The week passes and Friday arrives. There's a large party event. The crew is attending, and they plan on introducing the kids to them."Paige, you are not wearing that dress!" Tamera yelled.Paige had on a black cami tank that showed her boobs and stomach. She had on a gold mini skirt that was tight. And black high heels."I'm almost 19 mom. I can wear what I want." Paige demanded."It hardly covers your body. You should respect yourself
Tamera is a 37 year old mom of 2. She recently divorced her husband of 19 years. She only stayed with him until the kids were out on their own. Both kids are in college.She has 2 friends. One local and one in Canada. Sad, right? Her husband was a decent man. He was a good father to their kids. He worked and paid bills. They had just married because she got pregnant with the twins.They cared for each other, but were never really in love with each other. It was a mutual decision to stay together and raise the kids. The only good thing about the arrangement was they were able to give the kids a good home and show them care and love. They just never really had love for each other. Her husband treated her like a friend. She suspected he was with other women, but was very discreet and no one ever knew to her knowledge. At least she never caught him with another woman. Her only regret is all the loveless years she wasted with him. The years of lack of affection had taken their toll on her
The week passed quickly. Friday is finally here, and it's time to meet the director. Tamera is nervous as can be. She skipped breakfast, fearing her nervous stomach embarrassing her.There was a knock on her office door. She gets up and opens it. The guy standing there is hot. Mid 30's, smiling brightly and totally checking her out.Tamera is 37, a little overweight, but a beautiful person inside and out. Due to her weight, she lacks confidence in herself and doesn't realize her true beauty."Mr.Smith, welcome, please come in. (Holds out her hand for him to shake it.)" Tamera said.Richard Smith, the director, takes her hand and kisses the back of it."The pleasure is all mine." Richard said."Please take a seat and let's go over what you need." Tamera said."Thank you, Tamera." Richard grinned.They discuss everything he will need for the week his crew will be here."Okay, well, I'm pretty sure we can accommodate your needs. I'll get to work on it right away and have it set up by the
"I'm 39, single, never married, no kids. I was engaged once. She cheated, I caught her, the same story happened a million times." He said."Parents deceased, no siblings, and directing is my life." He added."You're very good at it." Tamera said."Thank you, so what do you love to do?" He asked."I love movies and reading. Yes, boring, I know." She laughed."Not at all, without people like you. I wouldn't have a job." He smiled."I have to say this. Please don't think of me as one of those people. But I love "Changed!" I've seen every single episode, multiple times. I have them all purchased on Vudu and Netflix." She blushed."Wow, you're gonna make me blush, thank you!" Richard smiled."Okay, I'll stop now." She smiled back."So you're the one? We got a report that some crazed fan had viewed our episodes a million times." He said."Okay, now you're making fun of me." She blushed."Not at all, I'm flattered and pleased." He laughed."So who's your favorite character?" He asked."Dax."
"It's okay. I was 19." Tamera replied."Wow, at 37 you look good. I would have guessed 30, maybe 32." Lainey said."So no husband?" Lainey asked."No longer in the picture." Tamera responded."Run out on you as soon as the kids left the nest, did he?" Jake remarked."Last warning Jake!" Richard warned."Actually, as soon as they were settled in college, we had both decided to part ways. We only were together for the kids. He was a good provider and dad. We just didn't love each other. At least he wasn't like some of the husbands a few of my friends had. A man who was abusive and a horrible father figure. I've run into guys like that from time to time. If you will all excuse me, I've lost my appetite." Tamera replied.Tamera leaves everyone shocked at the table. Then they all glared at Jake. He grins and drinks his drink. Everyone was still glaring at Jake several minutes after Tamera had left."You're an asshat!" Lainey yelled."Jake, you will apologize to her and keep your mouth shut