Whisper

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I could see headlights coming up the road that led to my front gate.

"It's probably Bobby and Jessie. I was supposed to go back to the party. You had better go inside."

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She floated back to the veranda. "It's ok, Daddy. They can't see or hear me, unless you want them to.

I can only appear to you and of course, the cats."

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The car pulled up in front of my house. I waved to Bobby and Jessie as they got out.

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"Hey Will, I thought you were coming back to the party," Bobby reminded me, as he jumped up on the veranda, next to me.

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"I'm sorry, buddy. I just didn't feel like it."

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Jessie walked up next to me. "Are you alright? You look like you have been crying."

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I nodded. "New Years Eve is a hard time for me."

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She gave me a hug.

"I understand."

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"Am I missing something here?" Bobby wondered, innocently.

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Jessie laughed, as she kissed my cheek.

"You gotta love my husband. Completely oblivious to everything."

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I patted Bobby on the back.

"That's okay my friend."

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"Don't you remember what Will told us about last New Year's?"

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Bobby shook a little.

"I do, but I was hoping that wasn't what you two were talking about."

He started inside.

"I need a drink. You guys want anything?"

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We both said yes.

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Whisper was standing by my side looking up at Jessie.

"She doesn't sense me, Daddy."

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"What?" I answered, aloud.

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Jessie smiled.

"I didn't say anything, Will. You sure you are okay?"

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I nodded.

"I will be."

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She started laughing.

"And what is with your cats?"

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"Why?"

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She pointed to the living room window.

"They are just scratching at the window and jumping around like two crazy animals."

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I looked at them and laughed.