”“But we could get arrested for public-!” Lauren sputtered.“I’m just tipsy, I’m alright.” Ken argued. “Cover your can with your hand, ...nd if we see the cops we act cool.”Lauren shook her head and chuckled. “You are so crazy,” she muttered, following him.Off the pair went, beneath the grey sky, amidst the harsh wind and amongst the cream-colored buildings and dead trees. They kept wandering and drinking until they were surrounded by brick buildings instead. Ken had to admire the cool urban. Even from where I stood several feet away watching him, it was clearhe had no idea what was happening to him. He was totally confused;I'd planned it that way. He was actively trying to fight it off, buthe simply couldn't find the strength to do so. Even if he could haveasked me, I wasn't overly inclined to tell him what was about tohappen. It was supposed to be a great big surprise. He'd alwaysliked surprises.As he walked slowly towards that small group I intended him to join,his body began. "Madame Arden, today when we have reached what I feel is the crucial moment, I will say to you, Are you happy? When you hear these words, Are you happy, you will awaken fully and know all that is taking place. Do you hear me, Madame? You will know all that is taking place." I-I hear you. I will know all that is taking place."Again, he smiled. "And you will realize that you are addicted to a rare drug that only I, Doctor Leduc, can obtain for you. You will realize this?" I will realize this.". My husband wasn't devoted to my happiness, as much as he was his job. Giving me all of the things he did was just a by-product of him being successful at his job. But after a while, things no longer made me happy. I craved attention. And if it didn't come from my husband... ? Well, if ya can't be with the one you love... ?Kyle ran up to me as if he had been dying without me."I missed you so badly," he said."Oh God, Kyle," I smiled. "You act like I have the only pussy on the planet sometimes."As.