We still need computer support.”They did, and I wondered if they would find a firm run by Italians to replace us. That would hurt, but it certainly ...ouldn’t be the end of NIKA.“OK,” I said.“When we find the rat, he’s going to wish he never lived,” Theo said fiercely.“Of that, I have no doubt,” I agreed.I wondered where all of this would lead. Was I in danger? I didn’t think so, but with the Outfit, one could never know for sure. I couldn’t do anything to change the situation at this point.. My wives had gotten larger and were nearing their delivery time now also.Thursday, the 6th of October, Katie's water broke, and she went into labor about 5:30 in the morning. Margie and I got her ready to go to the hospital. Then I alerted Emer that we were leaving and would be gone for a while. We got Katie to East Georgia Regional Medical Center. She was taken to delivery while Margie got her admitted. Katie delivered our first son at about 9:30 that morning. Margie and I went to see her. I can see that Tina might want to rekindle our friendship, maybe forold time's sake. But why would she let me 'participate in their sordidtrade' as you put it?"The man pulled her closer. He was looking down at the ground and theywere standing toe to toe. He raised his head and looked her in the eyes."Because of what you are," he said."Because I'm transgender," she whispered."Yes," he whispered in return."Because there are sickos out there who have special needs," shewhispered."Yes," he. " It would give mother and child a tenuous claim to legitimacy in the eyes of the community.Billy Joe's mother didn't bother. She seemed neither to care nor to understand the plight of her only child. Billy Joe began to fight back at his tormentors right from the very beginning. He was surly in school, resentful toward the teachers and openly rebellious at any who would assert authority over him. Finally, one day it all came to a head and Billy Joe was expelled from school for the last time. It.