<div class="floatright">(https://www.mediafire.com/convkey/d80f/21h8ybmnz6cjeh34g.jpg) (http://www.mediafire.com/view/21h8ybmnz6cjeh3/Kimmie.png/file)</div><br/><br/>We spend a relaxed time on the balcony watching the evening get later, holding hands....small talk....soft talk....Chloe tells me that someday she'll take me to Paris....I tell her Ive never been there....I confess to her that Ive not traveled much at all really....but Im really looking forward to it.....and my new traveling companion.<br/><br/>Saturday night we snuggle together in her bed....holding each other, kisses.....and just a glorious and peaceful feeling of being with her....I could hold her or be held by her forever.<br/><br/>Sunday dawns way too early and my muscles are a little stiff from lifting and carrying all the boxes and suitcase last night.  But, no rest for the weary.  We move the remainder of my things from the apartment, I clear up the loose ends with my landlord.  I have the rest of the month paid for, so I'll be able to leave my furniture here until the movers come for it in a few day.  Then we go to the lab to take care of the critters.  I go in with Chloe this time but only observe.  The rats could care less, but the monkeys are aware of a newcomer in their midst.  Today is Day 1 of orientation for both species.<br/><br/>When Chloe and I make our way to a local pizza parlor, we are both ready to sit down and recoup our energies.<br/><br/>Sunday night....snuggles and sleeping.....I fall asleep with my arms wrapped around Chloe and my head on her chest.....Never slept so well before!<br/><br/>On Monday, we are still a 'one car family'.  Chloe drops me off at C & W<br/><br/>“Have a great day Kimmie! Call or text if you need me to come pick you up. I’ll be up to my eyeballs in the lab today plus I have phone calls to make about a parking place for your car and to get the movers arranged. Probably dinner with Rachel? I’ll be ready for a drink and you can tell me all about your day!”<br/><br/><em>"Im looking forward to it already!"</em>I say and we exchange a quick peck....She drives off, and head inside.<br/><br/>I dont get to speak to Darlene until well after 2 o'clock in the afternoon.  This is not unusual, she is in morning meetings almost every day, combined with some last minute Monday meetings, our talk is delayed. When she does come out and returns to her office. I knock on the door frame and go in....<br/><br/>I tell her Im giving my two week notice, that I was approached by Chloe with a fabulous offer that I couldnt say 'no' to.<br/><br/>Darlene smiles...."Im going to miss you like a sister, Kimmie, but we both know that with Joel Crabtree in charge, you were not going to advance any further.  So with that in mind, I will miss you but I will celebrate your opportunity and wish you nothing but success in the future....and, also.....please stay in touch.  I know people say that all the time, but I really mean it"<br/><br/>I head off to HR to let them know.  I'm asked to submit a resignation letter as well, which I compose and send to them.<br/><br/>Exactly 32 minutes later, Im being escorted out of the office.  Im told that once a 'certain party' heard of my notice, my departure date was accelerated by 13 and a half days.<br/><br/>Joel Crabtree and his final action against me.<br/><br/>I leave with a box of personal items.  Not very much as I had no pictures of a boyfriend or a girlfriend to show off.  Just a couple of 'desk trinkets' and a hug from Darlene.<br/><br/>I text Chloe:<br/><br/><em>###Got walked out. UJoel strikes again.  Walking to the lab.  Will share glass of water with the monkeys</em><br/><br/>30 minutes later, I text her again to let her know, Im outside and not sure how to get in?<br/>