When last we left Larana, her daughter (Star) had just grown into Toddler-hood.
... and Larana was continuing with her pleasure quest.
This time around ... we get to check in on how life is with a toddler in the household.
Contrary to popular belief, Larana LOVED taking care of Star as a toddler. She was absolutely ADORABLE! (Not to mention very photogenic.)
Oh sure. She had her tantrums, but what child didn't? It was just a cry for attention, and Larana loved giving her attention. But she was no pushover.
Larana was a good mother who loved spending time with her daughter. She often coveted the times they shared together ...
... and filed away the wonderful feelings their bond gave her for other moments when Larana was feeling lonely and unloved (like when Benjamin ignored her) ...
But ... Benjamin did (after a while) get more into the father role. It was a rare occurance, but it did happen, much to Larana's pleasure (doesn't take much to please her, does it?).
He even taught Star to walk. *gasp*
But for the most part, it was Larana who raised Star (while Benjamin pursued his knowledge interests).
And Larana really didn't mind. She got to teach her "Little Star" many things, things that would later determine her direction in life.
(And no ... not as a sanitation worker ... hehe)
Larana wanted her daughter to relish the use of her imagination (as using her imagination was what helped Larana get to where she was now). Larana believed that there was no greater gift to give a child than the ability to use her imagination.
And Star really seemed to LOVE what her mother taught her. She seemed to take to it like a fish to water.
Yes, mother and daughter were as close as peas in a pod.
But Larana was getting lonely (since Benjamin ignored her more often than not) ... thus she really put in more of an effort to befriend more people on her "pleasure quest" ... especially Joe Carr ...
... Joe Carr was special ...
... very, VERY special ...
... maybe a little TOO special ...
Uh oh ...
