Anne”, she interrupted and continued, “I was wondering if you would mind sharing your bench with me. There isn’t any other nearby this lovely sp...t.” Jim accepted and Instinctively pushed himself aside to make room for her.The first few minutes felt awkward as none spoke to each other. Out of respect Jim didn’t wear the headphone again. Both were busy gazing at the beautiful sight ahead of them. It was then Jim initiated, “Beautiful view isn’t it, Anne?”. She looked at him and smiled in. Enjoy!Yours in Silk, Satin, and Lace,Simonne [email protected] Ranch HandBy: Author UnknownA successful rancher died and left everything to his very young, very sexy,and very devoted wife. She was determined to keep the ranch going, but knewvery little about ranching. Out of necessity and desperation she placed anad in the local newspaper for a ranch hand.Two cowboys applied for the job. One was gay and the other a drunk. Shethought long and hard about it, and when no. No matter what I do he'll kill everyone who matters to me."Joe sighed, searching for something to say to her."We found out how the woman, Liana, knew about the safe house. She'd been sleeping with one of the officers. It was Perry. He told her everything."Grace said nothing."He's facing charges," Joe added.Grace stared off into space."Balko has his ways," she said, solemnly. She knew Joe would not understand. He hadn't yet looked death in the eye. He saw every problem as one that simply needed. I had two abortions. Those tiny skeletons are buried in another part of the closet. One I refuse to open, one I refuse to remember. The bones of their fathers are buried in there as well. One father I didn’t know. The only time we spoke was at his arraignment. He was my rapist, though, I consider him nothing more than just another lover. I was with him longer that night than most of my one night stands. It shames me to know that while he was violent and demanding, to me he was nothing more than.