A few months passed, Winston came and went as usual and Alissa and Randy continued their affair, one day however Alissa came to Randy with dire news, "On my twenty first birthday Winston and I are to be married, that's less than four years away," she said glumly.

"I am sorry to hear it," said Randy. "But you will still have me here."

Alissa wrapped her arms around him, "Thank the lord for that," she said.

He smiled and gave her a kiss. "I hope that I can keep things from being too awful for you."

"I know you will, maybe Winston won't live to see my twenty-first birthday." she said hopefully.