" Then there's that 'love' bullshit. You like to think that the one boy you finally let inside you 'loves' you, but you are only kidding yourself," I ...ad to be blunt."We are all products of our desires and needs, and when we become comfortable that our partner will see to our needs, then taking the next step becomes all the more easier, don't you think?" I baited Sher by finishing with a query.When she nodded her assent, I took the initiative, saying, "Right now is as good a time as any. Let's. .. would you come with me? On holiday, I mean." What, really?" I asked in surprise and something about the incredulous way I said this made Tina smile."Yes, really, Jojo! As I said, it's only a short break, just five days flying out at nine thirty next Wednesday evening and coming back on Monday. You'd need a passport, obviously but I can definitely guarantee your leave request will be approved." How much would it cost?" Absolutely nothing, Jojo. It's all paid for anyway; I'd lose the money if. . nothing. What do you want anyway?" It's almost Christmas," my twenty-three year old daughter started.So fucking what, I thought. Surely she doesn't think she can get any more blood out of her old man. "You're Jewish." Just part. Gram invited me to spend Christmas with her... in Miami." My mother invited you?" I asked incredulously."Yes daddy, my Grandmother! Mommy's going to France with Jean-Pierre for the holidays. I've got twelve days off with the weekends and the holidays so I thought I'd. .. but I'll quickly go get it so it can dry out in the car" she continued. "Don't bother Katie, there is no need for it, hunny. You'll just hurt yourself trying to get down there, in this weather." I replied quickly, but before she had fully understood she was half way down the hill, heading for the sleeping bag; I honestly don't know why. I turned around and headed to go back into the tent, and then I heard a scream "Help! Help me April!" I ran to the edge of the hill and saw that she had fell.