Rick turns away from the window to glare down at the man. His face darkens and his tone gets deeper. “It’s not a threat, it’s a promise,” he w...rns. “Now, leave before I have security remove you.”Malcolm stands up, smiles and then walks out without another word. As soon as the door closes, Rick drops into his chair. He is seething. How did I not see this coming? Rage fills him and he has the overwhelming need to break something—anything.He stands up, sliding the chair out from under him and. He’d met his wife Diane in college and now twenty years later, they had two boys, Jack Jr. and Todd. Jack Jr. was a college freshman, and Todd was a high school senior, living with Jack and Diane in their beautiful home in one of the nicer neighborhoods. Jack worked long hours but still made time for his wife and kids. Diane was a research physicist at a nearby university, and between the two they juggled schedules to spend as much time together as a family as they could.Jack showed up to work. When the summer ended and the following school year started I saw much less of the three, Barbara was now seriously dating Don and they had set a wedding date for the following summer, and the other two were busy most of the time at the University, their summer of games with the old man almost forgotten. The next summer, the summer of 2004 was quiet, as both Naomi and Samantha had gone to New York to work for the summer and it was only on the Labor Day weekend when Barbara married Don that I. .. but for reasons of your own, have chosen not to meet me at the door... I smile softly, understanding at last that we are enacting another fantasy...Entering, I am immediately in the large downstairs room that is both living area and small kitchenette... the whole loft above one huge bedroom... the fireplace is ready to be lit... and on the sofa lays a large department store clothing box...I set my bag down by the door, and kicking off my heels, I shrug out of my jacket... laying the coat.