I looked down at her and asked, “This weekend, maybe a movie and something to eat afterwards?”Ray groaned as I drove in the knife. “Buckman, the...e’s a petition going around asking for volunteers for your asskicking, and I am putting my name down on the list!” Everyone laughed at that, including Jeana, who promised to chase down Ray if he hurt me. “I’ll die a happy man!” he answered, causing Jeana to blush again.We all chatted until the warning bell rang and Jeana had to move off to her. I was in one fight and that was it." When?" Mom asked."In the tenth grade. One of the jocks started picking on me and I decked him before he knew what happened. His buddies tried to beat me up, but I took them out too. After that, no one bothered me," I said."Why didn't you tell me?" Mom wanted to know."It wasn't important. I did what I had to do and that was that. I didn't hurt anyone, I didn't have to."Jackie smiled at me and said, "JR, don't take this wrong, but you really need to go. Sometimes it was playful flirting.Just want you to know that me and my weapon miss you!And sometimes it was heartfelt words.I’ve never missed anyone like this, it kinda sucks. Can’t want to be home with you again.She answered that last one.It does suck. I miss you too. I’m not used to missing anyone either. You very cleverly stole a piece of my heart and took it with you.The week seemed to drag on forever. But Friday finally came, and Emmy found herself with butterflies in her stomach. She had. I introduced myself as one of the speakers scheduled for tomorrow's agenda (a lie) and so Diana let me pay for a drink (a Black Russian) as we struck up a conversation. A few minutes into it, I knew she was just thinking about the conference, unsuspecting of my intentions. She was married and just at the bar to have a few drinks before going back up to her room. I was no more than 48 and I definitely didn't look the part. My hair was dark with a hint of gray to my hair. I was well built and.