Maria watched as Max pulled out a box. They were sitting in a small booth eating dinner the play was wonder full and Maria found her self wetting every one of Max's hankies.
"Max what is this you know I hate surprises," said Maria looking at the box.
"Maria for once in your life trust me on this besides it is a going away gift," said Max.
Maria carefully opened the box and gasped, there in the box was a gold heart locket with several words engraved on the front. It read "When the Lord Closes the Door Some Where he opens a Window"
"Max I don't know what to say I am really flattered that you would spend this much on me," she said.
"They ate dinner in silence after wards Max took her home they were standing at her front door. " Max promises me you will keep in touch I can't bear it with out hearing from you," said Maria.
"Darling have I ever broke any promise I made to you, He asked ?
" Good bye Max," She said going in.
Max watched her close the door and shook his head he would miss her for sure but this was her chance to be somebody.
Maria changed into her night gown most of her things were all ready packed. She turned on the bedside light and pulled out her large file.
The Senator had seven children the youngest was five. Maria remembered hearing about his wife's death on the news