She pursed her lips and paused. ‘Well,’ she began, ‘I’m not in there. I do know, though, that his injuries are far more severe. He was hit twi...e, whereas Mr. Sherman was only hit once. He’s still in surgery. Has anyone contacted family?’ A voice cleared behind the doctor. ‘He has no family,’ Cynthia heard Roger Hollister intone. ‘He does, however, have a medical power of attorney, of which I am the agent.’ The doctor turned to him. Hollister handed her an envelope, which the doctor opened. She. It’s not that far, and I’ll give you cash.” I had a feeling it was more than just taking her home, so I told her it’s not a problem and I’m not going to charge her. She directed me to her place and I found a place to park on the street out front. “You’ve been so nice tonight, do you want to come in for a drink?” I told her I wasn’t supposed to drink if I’m going to be driving, but I could use a little water if she didn’t mind. I was hoping she wasn’t inviting me just for a drink, but I. Sure, part of the reason for this was they, especially Barry, were not the touchy, feely types in public, but to anyone who knew them, and they were two popular guys, they were openly gay.Much of the time they spent together was idyllic; the sex stayed hard and hot. Also, they had enough differing interests, Barry with his sports, and Jez with his drama and art obsessions, not to always be in each others pockets; they had some breathing room in their relationship.Second year there, they had a. I stillhadn't had my period (though it weighed heavily on my mind) and we werestill continuing the sparring sessions. To be honest, I was a littlebaffled as to why I was here. We weren't alone. An athletic-looking man,not dissimilar to the one who'd beaten Michelle in a race during ourfirst week, was stood silently by the door."Won't you join me for a drink?" he poured me a glass without waiting fora response. He already had one of his own sat on his desk."Thank you," I replied."There have been.