Her demeanor improved when they arrived at their destination shortly before three in the afternoon.  They spent several hours browsing beach shops, buying saltwater taffy, and stopping to dine on pizza by the slice.  Their excursion had kept her thoughts from her dilemma.  Once they were back inside the car, she was quickly reminded of what awaited her back home.  She hated what her life had become and needed an escape.

The billboard advertising Winston Men’s and Women’s Apparel gave her a brilliant idea.  “Let’s do a little clothes shopping.”

“You’re the boss.”

Once inside, Xander was given his orders.  “I want you to pretend you’re an actor, and you’ve just been given your dream role.  You have to come up with...

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