Difficulties and Concerns

According to the almighty computer, Fio's "disc," whatever that is, is almost full again. And according to her calendario, Sonia Dog hasn't been seen by a vet in two years, both of which worry Fiorella.

Your girl isn't handling things well. She's been instructed to clear all counters in the house so the professional clean-up crew can work its magic next week. However, that means all those things she's dragged out of dark cupboards have to be stuck back in again, and this time, haphazardly. Your girl is tired of this game. Nevertheless, she will dry her eyes, build a blazing fire, and pretend to be human.

Part of Fio's concern is that she's not sure she can pull the move off. What if she can't get a good price for the her house? What if no one wants it? What if she can't clear enough to buy a home appropriate for her son, his family, and herself? What if she's made some dreadful mistake along the way that will kill her dream?

This pandemic can't get over quick enough for Fiorella because she needs to make appointments with her various doctors. Nothing vital, but her left knee and right hip need attention. Also, she hasn't had her coumadin level checked out for months. And, on the side, she'd like to have a couple of jolts of botox to her washboard forehead. (Now, you know all.)

Somewhere along the line, Fiorella has to train Sonia to ride in the car again. As you will remember, Doggie's last couple of excursions were disastrous. First, she broke the restraining strap and ended up being bounced back and forth in the back seat, and then, when Fio used a shield-like barrier between the front and back seats, Baby refused to get in the car again. It was the front seat or nothing, and she chose the latter.