Chapter Four
When the discussion group met again, they saw an empty chair where Tam usually sat. She knelt demurely at Jana’s feet instead. The women looked to one another, sharing unspoken questions, until Jana called the meeting to order.
“I believe that we were planning to discuss our relationships with our mothers tonight,” she said.
Jennifer raised a hand and took the floor. “Before we begin,” she said, “I have to ask the question that is on everyone’s mind. Tam, why are you sitting on the floor?”
Nonplussed, Tam looked toward Jana for rescue. Jana looked down at the blushing girl beside her, as though noticing her for the first time. “Oh, Tam and I have reached a little understanding this week. It’s nothing to be concerned about.”
“Unfair!” cried a voice from the back. “No secre
