On the 22nd of January, standing in unified silence they held hands, paying
silent homage to the early morning sun. It was a ritual they never missed
except that time when Samantha, their calico cat, gave birth to a litter of
kittens – one white, the other a calico like their mother with the rest a mixture
of black and grey. The woman and the man each had their thoughts. Hers
along the lines of getting manicure and pedicure in preparation for Gina’s party
on weekend’s, calling Nina about the fabric she had in store… the list was
endless. The man’s thoughts were more direct – work. Plans to attend a trade
show in Milan. Returning Tony, his COO’s calls. Responding to a spattering of
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