Let's face it, I'm just like most cops, I'm already married to my job. Myjob is to put my life on the line to keep folks like you and Stacy fromharm.... That means that I and the people in my life have to be prepared tosee me get hurt and killed. I would rather keep you at arm's length fromthat than see you suffer when I get hurt."But I am willing to do anything for you or your family at any time. Notjust because it's my job, but because I still care about you. I just don'twant you to care. The club was packed with wall to wall people and the titty contest was about to start. We headed straight for the balcony with our drinks so we could get a good view of the night’s drunken contestants who would compete for $100 bucks. Just as the titty contest got under way I looked to my left to see some dude in a nice suit going from chick to chick trying hump on them. You could tell he was about to get his ass beat a couple of times by pissed off boyfriends as one chick after another brushed. Months ago, she and her long-time boyfriend split. She wanted to cut down on her vices and be the best version of herself. She and her brother TJ had a solid relationship. They were close and clearly cared for one another. They lived together in her apartment, but TJ lived there while he was attending college. As of late, after the demise of Sarah’s last previous relationship, it had been only the brother and sister living together. TJ had an idea on how to help his sister Sarah assuage her. ”The rest of the circle said things just as tripe and stupid. “I like your hair,” or “You always are so cheerful,” or “You always dress so fashionably.”Finally, after everyone had said their piece, Ms. Pearson said, “The staff has taken your clothing to your rooms. You may now retire for the night. Please remain naked and vulnerable as you discuss with your roommate what you experienced here this evening. Breakfast will be at nine. Lunch will be at one. The game starts at three-thirty, mountain.