May 23, 1981 – May 23, 1981 – Janet stepped onto the crowded outdoor deck of Sal"s Bistro and sat at a linen-topped table. It was her birthday and this year her father made a point of coming out to celebrate it with her. As he joined her, she unfolded her napkin and took in the Locust and Dogwood dotting the grounds. Although it was nine months since her accident, she still felt conscious of the brace under her skirt. She stretched her leg and inhaled the fragrant scents of the flowering lilies bordering the deck. Beside her, her father sat reading his menu and sipping ice water. I wonder what"s on his mind, she thought. He"s been acting really nervous since he came out last week. I wonder what"s on his mind,He"s been acting really nervous since he came out last week.At length, he put