Zeila and I are ecstatic and linger around the leisure room to await our escape from this nightmare. We get a glass of liquor and put on a film. It still amazes me that we will be free in an hour. How I yearn for Gabriel, goddess. I sigh, crossing my arms across my chest, "I won't be able to relax until I'm in his arms again." With a sheepish smile.

My friend's eyes sadden. I'm aware that she's currently thinking of her own mate. "What's the current status between you and Gerald? You ...