With a small smile, he decided to scrap the plans for the article and write a letter to Ann instead – hopefully it would clear his head and calm his nerves.

This article appeared in Newsday Magazine on May 3, 1971.

In 1979, Ann thinks back to the night Donald forgot to say goodnight.

This story is based on an actual dream that I had. In it, Ann Marie and two other girls were wading barefoot in a fountain. The three of them wore short dresses.

An "alternative universe:" What if Ann worked for Newsday, and Don was the struggling actor! In this story, she gives him a little pep talk. Contains a little bit of mild profanity.

When I was a kid-in the late 60's-I saw a bra ad. It showed, I recall, actress Jane Russell jumping into a swimming pool with her clothes on! The point was to prove that the bra wouldn't show through no matter how wet the wearer got. This story is my tribute to that!

Lou Marie and Don Hollinger have one!