long or short or in-between , the gowns came in a variety of fabrics and rainbow colors . i wanted to touch his skin again . james eyed his boys for confirmation . there i was , like a real adult , talking to important people at an important party and not making a complete fool of myself . forcing every muscle she had into action , she felt herself being lifted into the air . this was like being in an episode of the twilight zone . `` okay ... what do you do in your spare time ? '' 