They heard the children’s high pitched squeals of delight in the playground on the other side of the park. Their cries and giggles as they frolicked...in the snow, carrying on the cold air, Rachel looked up at Scott and smiled, knowing that he had heard the children too, knowing the thoughts that were crossing his mind as well as hers. Giggling, she bent down and grabbed a handful of snow, packed it into a ball as she dance away from him and turning, she hurled the snow towards him. It hit him. I cannot father children. So in reality, although I was unaware at the time, it was never an issue when I was with Irene. Janet wants children and I, her husband, cannot give them to her. I feel less of a man than I’ve ever felt in my life.”I saw Oscar soften. He was actually reevaluating his assessment of this Alpha male that had almost taken me away from him all those years ago. I think he felt sorry for him.I said, “So, Rob, what is it you want from us. I’m just a fifty-two year old. "You're a bit different from the usual executive type, Gunny. Less demanding, much more solid, I'd say. People notice that."Snorting, the Gunny waved, and his assistant left the office. Frowning at the haphazard reports and tracking of the various initiatives and programs the corporate office was undertaking, the Gunny had over the course of the week worked through the many status reports, slowly becoming convinced the managers were playing a defensive game; while everything was late and over. Help her as long as you're here. It will help take your mind off of what's going to happen." What do you mean?" You really have no idea do you?" No idea about what?" Never mind, I've said too much already. Now it's time for you to go back."At 2:00AM, Jen reached into the back seat of the SUV. "Wake up, Paul. We're at the condo. You take the bags up and fall into bed and finish out your nap. Callie and I will put up the truck and bring up what's left." Uh? Oh, Okay." Paul opened the back of the.