It seemed to him that he had never been truly happy except in the vicarious participation in their lives that his first visit a year and a half ago ha... allowed. Life had twisted his mind brutally, and he was dimly aware that he was like a time bomb, just waiting to explode. The peace of the mountain, and the enjoyment of watching the two animals live their hard but simple lives was the most serene period he could remember. He had had to leave just after the cubs had been born, intending vaguely. ‘No. I want you to tell me why you’ve been acting so schizophrenic around me.’ ‘I’m sick, and I’ll cough on you.’ ‘Real mature, and real nice try, but I wouldn’t mind having your germs.’ Gabriel waited several beats expecting her to say something. When she didn’t he stepped closer pressing his chest against her folded arms. ‘Why don’t you tell me what you want.’ Desiree narrowed her eyes at him. She was beginning to feel a dull ache in the back of her brain, and she was sure if he weren’t. And of course killer high heeled pointed shoes. As I enter the bar I’m hit with everything all at once, my senses are assaulted. From the dark smoky alcohol filled air that affects my eyes, nose, and lungs. To the beat of the music which I feel throbbing in my pussy. To the whine of the guitar which threatens to tear out my soul. I look around and find him in the corner. I head to the bar and get two shots, vodka straight up. The liquid fire sliding down my throat is a reminder of the fire I’ll. Unless you want to be an Olympic athlete, swimming is a just a resume builder to get that top job.”“Julia, I believe that a person should want to be strong in school and sports to build their character, learn to work well in groups, and build mental toughness to be able to weather the ups and downs of life.” “Well, I don’t expect to have any obstacles in life get in my way. I’ll just ram through them and anyone who gets in my way, they better watch out. I am going to a party Saturday with all.