Katie thought long and hard about the problems facing her. Then a sudden thought came to her. Give me a sec Mary," Katie exclaimed. "I need to ask about Josh."
Mary gave Katie a curious look. "Why do you need to ask about Josh," she asked. "Katie did you use the ring on Josh? I told you not to use the ring, why would you do that."
Katie looked at the floor. She was angry at herself for not heeding Mary's advise and annoyed that she was talking to her like her mom instead of her sister. "I used the ring to wipe his memory," she said. "I showed him the power of the ring. Needless to say he got a little weirded out about it. I need to know if the ring will effect him too. I.....I really care about him."
Merlin rubbed his chin and gazed at the blonde woman in front of him. "Katie," he said. "I can keep the ring from effecting hi if you want, otherwise he too will become a child again. If that happens he'll go back to the home he grew up in and live his life over again. Hopefully you two will meet up again but I can't make any guarantees."
"I'm going to have to think that over," Katie said. "Thank you."
Mary gave her a wilting look, "I cant believe you were so selfish Katie! You didn't listen to me"
"Hey! I was just lost in the moment, Mary!"
Merlin held up his hands. "Girls girls! Please! There's no need to fight!"
Mary turned her back, "I can't believe what an irresponsible child you are..."
This cut Katie to the core. She gripped her fingers and...