Biggest Surprise of My Life

Last night, at about 10 pm, my little dog, Meg, barks, like someone is at the front door. I was in my room, and didn't hear anything, but she is pretty good and keeping me informed. I went and looked through the peep hole, and Chelsea Arkadie is at my front door. Chelsea has been Catherine's best friend for years now. She lives in Waller, and goes to college at Prairie View. When I see her, I always fuss at her for not coming by to see me. So, I am very surprised and excited to see her standing at my front door.

We come in, sit on the couch and start visiting. I am sitting with my back to the kitchen area, and I feel something "nuzzle" my shoulder. "Nuzzle, nuzzle", I think it is Meg, wanting attention. I turn around to tell her to knock it off, and it's not a nuzzle at ALL..........it is CATHERINE !

Catherine who has told me for MONTHS that she was staying for graduation at Brown, which is not until the 25th. Catherine who told me she and some friends were going to rent a U-haul and drive home from Rhode Island. Catherine, who, every time I questioned her on how she was getting home, she told me "don't worry about it, I am not worried, you shouldn't worry". Catherine, who I did not expect to see until maybe June 1st, is standing in my house. Home!

Apparently, everyone knew but me.........and everyone has known for months, and kept if from me. To surprise me. Man, was I surprised. In fact, I don't know what word is bigger than surprise......ubersurprised?

I cried, I hit her a few times (you know the love pat type of smacks)......and just stared at her...........I even asked her to hit me, so I would know it was real! She didn't want to hit me, but Chelsea took the invitation to heart, and frogged my arm!

Catherine is HOME.......and I am HAPPY...........