Not a word had been spoken by either of us. His earlier instructions had specified that I was not to speak until spoken to, and he evidently wanted to...keep me in suspense as long as possible.He remained silent for the entire trip, leaving me to wonder what he thought of me in that quick first look. He had not taken the time for more than a glance, and while I had much to think about and process during that ride, I couldn't help but wonder how he must have felt, bringing home a fresh caught. If I can’t take away your pain, at least I want to succeed in sinking myself to the very depths of your melancholy and share it with you. If not to relive you then at least to save myself.” You break out in laughter, “Where did you learn to talk like that cookie man? You’re sweet but you lie without knowing.” “I’m not lying,” I tell you, “Did you really think you’d always be the self-sacrificing girl, the protective woman, the care giver, the comforter, obliged to bear pain, to remain. He stood out there for ten minutes talkingabout the new wave of hybrids. It was sort of cute.* * *When I finally got back to the dealership, drenched to my absolute core,the woman was nowhere in sight. And neither was Eddie. I ran aroundthe office looking for someone, but the only guy in the office wasDonnie, the general manager, and he had no idea the guys had even goneout for lunch, let alone where Eddie might be.Finally, I gave up and started walking towards the main entrance, when. “He’s very able to satisfy me.”“Who is this mystery man who’ll gaze upon your sexy body?”“You are my mystery man.”“Me? Why me? Sorry, I mean, what’s up?”“You, I hope and soon.”“Uhh?”Mom brought me to my feet, my eyes taking in the deepest cleavage I’d ever seen on her. “I told you a while ago, how grateful I was that you forgave Donna and I was going to thank you, and now I am.”“With dinner and a movie?”“No, I was thinking of us doing something a little more personal.”“You want us to fuck?” I.