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THE PINK ROSES HOTEL WAS EXTREMELY WELL SOUNDPROOFED, which was souests really appreciated It had been the first i it Fond of travelling as she was, she'd always thought that no ant, sophisticated or chic a hotel, in the end, what remained on the traveler's h - depending on the season - and quiet For you didn't want your sleep ruined by a noisy neighbour, traffic or birds starting to sing at sunrise

So that second night, after a fifty- disturbed the peace of ed to achieve

"I know you're nervous, and that's because you are a responsible person Changes are always stressful, but you really, really need to try to enjoy this as much as you can We are here, sweetie, and we love you and support you And if you eventually decided that's not the place for you, it would be okay too So don't worry, all right?"

"Thank you, mom You really knohat I need to hear"

"Ion behalf of your father too"

"I know Thanks again Good night, mom I love you"

A familiar sound woke her up, and it took her some seconds to remember where she was; so deep had been her sleep

Mac was barking softly, calling her, she interpreted, fro her robe on when Jesse knocked on the door

"GoodHey, Mac! Have you had your walk already?"

"Actually, ere hoping you'd join us"

"Sure! Give me a sec"

They took Mac to the park and walked past the bench she so well knew

"You look happier today," Jesse noticed "Well, maybe happy is not the word yet But, definitely, cheered up"

"Mrs Sloan wouldn't want to see ht We should both be enjoying her gift; she ed everything"

The rest of thewas nice and busy After another delicious breakfast, Jesse decided Kathy should meet each one of the staff members of both businesses, so that she didn't feel like a stranger in her own "house" Jesse himself hadn't been on the island more than twice, but he knew almost everybody's name, for he'd taken care of the payroll as Mrs Sloan's secretary

"But didn't the hotel and Patty's have ers?" asked Kathy