"How about the come home with me for tonight and decide tomorrow,?" Doria asked, holding out a hand with a warm, inviting face. Meri was conflicted. On one hand, the idea of being taken care of sounded wonderfully nostalgic. On the other hand, this was still a strange woman.
Ultimately, Meri took the hand and swam with Doria. Doria smiled, leading her to a undersea cave big enough for a small family. Meri looked in awe at the lovely decorated undersea home.
Doria gave her the tour and helped get her settled in for the night. There was a soft sponge bed that looked so comfy. Doria tucked Meri in and told her a story that put her to sleep.
The next morning at breakfast, Meri was wide eyed and had a big grin on her face. "I made up my mind.:" meri said.