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again for a week.  I thought this would be easier with time but it hasn’t been.  Still hurts as bad as it did the first time I let them go.
    Walking into the salon today made me smile.  I am normally a basket case and a real bitch when I have to let my kids go.  But today I was greeted at the front door with a pint of cookie dough ice cream and snickers bar.
    “God you are such a life saver Manda.  I don’t know what I would do without you.  Now hand them over before I rip them out of your hands!”
    “Easy killer.   And you would probably wither away and die if it weren’t for me and the constant supply of cookie dough and snickers that I provide you each week.  Now hurry up with the snickers before Kris comes in and sees you devour it.  She doesn’t need to know about your caramel   fixation too.” She shoved them in my hands and gave me a knowing glance. “You know it’s a wonder your ass hasn’t gotten any bigger with as much dough you intake on a daily basis.”
    “I know but it helps that I go to the gym five days a week so I can work it off.” I said with a cheeky grin.
    We both laughed at my stupidity for my nasty little habit. 
    Our Monday seemed to fly by with ease.  There is nothing more satisfying than helping someone gain just a tad bit of confidence in their life than with a brand new hair cut.  Bright eyes always make it warmer.
    “Hey Ryan I was thinking.” Oh god this can’t be good, especially when Kylie gets to thinking.  I turn my client around and face Ky as she is standing there leaned up against the reception desk. “What if we expanded the salon? I mean we have little space and we should really think about putting in tanning beds, massage tables, and a facial room, that would include waxing, in.  The space next door will be available next month and we could make the place bigger to attract more clients.  Make it like a spa.  I mean this is called Essentials’ after all.  Why not just deliver the whole package to everyone.” She spoke with hesitance as she looked at me wondering if I would shoot her down or think about it.  In all honestly I think it would be a brilliant idea.
    “I like the idea Ky but that just means more overhead and then I would have to hire more people. I mean don’t get me wrong it would be great.  We are booked most of the time and we keep getting more business but I don’t think I could get a loan.  That would just scare me.  I paid cash for this so it’s not like I owe the bank, alls we pay is rent and utilities. But I just can’t see myself going that route until I have enough in the bank to support it. “
    “I know that’s why the three of where thinking about helping you out with that.  We love this place just as much as you and we will be here until the end.  Just think of us as silent partners.” She stated firmly.
    “How about this, how about we talk about it more when we don’t have clients and we can go from there.  Fair enough?”
    All three girls sighed at the same time and agreed.  Don’t get me wrong I think expanding the business would be wonderful but I am so afraid to fail.  I don’t want to bring my friends down with me.  Too much in my life has been lost to money and I don’t want to go down that road with my girls in toe. But like I told them we would talk about it.
    After we closed up shop we all sat down at our stations and talked about expanding.  I ordered pizza and we got down to business. After about an hour of them trying to persuade me I finally gave in.  We decided that all three would be silent partners in the business.  Kris’ husband is going to write up the proposal and get the contracts out.  Each one can be bought out at anytime they want.  This way if things happen to fall apart they won’t be liable and I won’t lose a friend in the meantime.
    Having Kris’ husband draw up everything saved me time and money for a lawyer.  He is a corporate attorney for a few oil and gas