The ruling class will have power over someone, as is the heart of humanexistence. Money, power and control, are still the driving factors in anysucces...ful man's plan. The removal of half, or more, of the populationgives only a slight satisfaction to the powers that be. Successful menwith wherewithal and means can only derive so much pleasure from lordingtheir success over their fellow men.Everything is about to change. Max Goodwin is about to have an epiphanythat will change society as a whole.. The secret story you’ve only told me. How humiliated you felt after. How you blamed yourself. You still do don’t you?”She nodded meekly, eyes closed, grunting softly. His fingers were experts, sliding along her folds, teasing her. Her panties were already soaked, she could smell herself in the air. Desire and shame all mixing together as he talked to her.“It was probably your fault, but that’s ok. You responded to it, it’s natural. The craving that came later? Maybe not so much, but who knows.. " So don't sweat it anymore."Ned nodded again more slowly. So why is he getting all antsy now if everything is fine? Ned thought. He heard the paper rustle again, and his eyes where drawn to the pocket."What?" Richie demanded."What's what?" asked Ned, raising his eyes."What the fuck were you staring at?" Nothing. Dude, chill, we're on the same side, remember?"Richie looked about to retort when he glanced past Ned and down Green Avenue. Ned noticed his gaze and heard the car engine at the same. "Look," Ryan said, calmer now, "I know you're angry with me, and you have a right to be. But I want another chance. I fucked up, I know that--but I want another chance. Jess, I gave up everything to get on that plane this morning." You did, didn't you?" She looked at him, then jumped out of her chair and launched herself at the couch and into his arms, sobbing. "Damn, I thought I'd never see you again!" I'm so sorry, Jess." I know. I am, too. I could've stayed, called Courtney's bluff, let you.