He introduced me to his father and mother, who seemed very old fashioned New Englanders, and yet I was dressed in my usual provocative way which Brad ...ust hated. I had tight jeans and and an open denim jacket with no shirt. His father was obviously much older, and seemingly straight, but he seemed to really be taken with me. Brad had to run errands and so his father offered to show me around the backyard. “I’ve never seen one of Brad’s boyfriends. You must be special.” Without blinking. "No." "Yes!" She grabbed my arm and spun me around, coming face to face with me, our noses just inches apart, her eyes glaring and stern. "I'm not giving you a choice Andrew, I'm telling you!" Her anger and my frustration clashed and grew hot, yet I remained silent. As her hand grew tighter on my arm I also grew angry. My secret was mine and mine alone, and by her insisting that I tell her, she provoked my long held anger at my failures. Her slap wasn't all that hard, but it sent the message. I was surprised when I saw Able turn his head to me and deliver a smile. These were professionals of the highest order, far better trained and experienced than the men they were attacking, and he took the brief moment to give me his approval.Now that they were taking the next steps, I was to retreat to deeper water and remain crouched on one knee with only my head exposed. I would be nearly invisible but still able to provide surveillance and cover support if it became necessary, but the. He’d shaved, then applied Armani Black Code, his favourite.He found himself standing outside door 472. Was she there ? Had she really meant it ?. OMG what shall I say when she opens the door ?A gentle tap tap ...............................***************************************************Michelle heard the door knock, just before 10am her heart was in her mouth with nerves – he had come! In her mind, she knew he would – just as he knew she would be there.She opened the door, and smiled “Hello.