But I suppose I should look at outdoor curtains, plantsor maybe even a hedge". I sat outside eating and wondering why he was soobsessed with me. There...were a few gay clubs in town, why me and outhere? Tomorrow started another work week, so I read the newspaper,showered, slipped into my gown and went to bed early.Work started with a frenzy and didn't let up all week. It was meetingafter meeting, and deadlines and the dreaded people issues. I wasfrequently looking at my phone for missed calls or. "My boyfriend finds out..." Hey! You two, we got some Chop-Drop coming!" The First Sarge stuck her head inside the tent. "Let's move it, poon!" Oh man," I groaned, giving her back the finger."Right on fuckin' time." Jill tossed her butt in the red smoke bucket and we got up together."Maybe they sent some pills," I offered, trying to see the bright side."More like rats, I bet." She shook her head, meaning combat rations. Like we didn't have enough of that shit already?I'd been there 18 months. Only sheer determination was now keeping her going. It would be far easier to lay down and admit defeat, but that thought was far too terrible to consider seriously. To admit defeat would put her in the hands of these torturers.Finding a little more energy, she moved forwards again,. The hill in front of her was quite steep, and she knew there was no other way. She would have to get down it, but even as she placed her first foot on it, she felt the loose stoned move. Taking her courage in her. Are falling in love Girlie!" Cindy said knowingly."I'm not in love with Jack, besides he's still in morning," Annprotested."No, Ann, worse. You've fallen in love with the boys."Ann sat back in her chair, coming to the realization that since helpingJack that first time six months ago, she had grown to love those littleboys like they were her own. She missed them when she was at work, andadored seeing them peacefully sleeping. She loved watching them play andsing, and dance while she was making.