” Jerry was sure that there was some reason why Al was so interested in the employees.“I meant. How are you doing with them?”“Fine. Better tha... ever, I would say.”There was an awkward pause as his boss tried to figure out how to say it, but there wasn’t a nice way. He said, “The last employee that left complained about your temper and threatened to testify on behalf of anyone that sues us concerning your treatment of employees.”The news struck Jerry like a fist to the stomach. Speechless, he. By this time I was pretty revved up. He took things so slow with me. He asked me if I was ever going to surrender to my desires and finally go through with it. I was still unsure. What would that make me if I did that? Would I be gay? It sounds like a very silly question but at the time it was central to how I self identified. I didn't want how I identified myself to change and yet it felt like it was about to. He kept saying "at some point you're simply going to have to just try it." He was. Jake?s voice was clear anddistinct over the speakerphone, filling the small room. ?Yes, I have beenmostly satisfied. Some of the bath products I purchased and brought overwere a bit new to him, and there was some questioning, I?m afraid.?Tuck looked daggers at Debbie, knowing what was to come from her responseto Jake?s question.?Marion, I won?t tolerate this at all. Debbie has gone out her way tohelp, and to have any complaints is very disappointing. We?ll talk aboutyour attitude, I can assure. Akmur smiles. He knows that this is a good deal.“Deal, Andy.” We shake hands to finalize the deal.I look at Lela. She has tears in her eyes, I’m just not sure why. I have no idea how she feels about being sold.“Akmur, I will transfer the money as usual. But I want to take her with me when I depart tomorrow. Is that okay for you?”“Certainly, my friend. Certainly. A man has his needs.” He smiles. He seems to be very happy. He needs the money desperately. I pity him a little. He’s not a bad man,.