This boldness delighted me. There was still the nagging topic of her age and I decided to risk offending her and come right out and ask. She must have...sensed my intent and before I could open my mouth she spoke. "You are probably wondering about my age?" she asked. "It had crossed my mind." "I am twenty two," she responded. "You know that I am a bit older," I informed her. "Not a concern," she responded with a smile. "I'm glad," I answered. "So did you like the pics I posted on your page?" she. "I did not go deaf until I was ten," he said."I see," said Deanara. She was silent for a moment, then added, "That is even sadder, I think."The young man nodded. "I did not think so until this very night," he said. "Now, I regret my loss more than ever."Tears welled in Deanara's eyes as she thought of how painful the loss of her own hearing would be. Many people say that the players grow immune to the magic of their own music. She knew this was a lie, though, and she made herself cry quite. I opened them and walked over to where she had plopped herself on the couch. I handed her a by now somewhatwarm beer and asked if she’d like some music. She said yes so I picked a Santana CD that I had brought and put it in. I sat next to her and put my hand on her thigh. She turned towards me and reaching up pulledmy face towards hers kissing me, as we parted our lips she said you know I’d really like to get laid. OK I said, and we both got up and went into the bedroom. We. " Good. I've missed you." Have I been away so long?" Not really, of course. You're always here and always your wonderful self. But I've felt the same thing. I've missed the closeness we had." Yeah. That's it. I've been around you, but we haven't been close in a while. When did that happen?" I guess it was when you went to Colorado last summer with Will and your folks. When you came back, you were a different person. Still you. Still the Mary I — we all — love. But different." It was a very.