Stephen was very disappointed in how things turned out. He had hoped dearly that the final decision needed to be made would be an obvious one. The two returned to the house. Drew and Demetri had been waiting for their arrival. Frances and Stephen had an obvious not so hopeful look to their faces.

"So, guessing things didn't work out?" asked Demetri.

"No, it really didn't," said Frances. "My dad honestly tried his best to torment me with all of the negatives of being ...