.. 'Understood why the poor, deprived black men raped us, and we sympathize with their rage' ... unquote. What stupid, programmed, government-run-publ...c-school, liberal-white-guilt bullshit!" Belton declared."I know just what you mean," agreed Delmar, nodding at what Belton was saying."Well, I don't," said Erin. "Belton, from the way I hear you talking, you don't sound like you think too highly of stereotypes or of politicians." I don't," Belton said with a nod, taking a sip of his cocktail.. They both needed various inoculations for the more underdeveloped countries they would be visiting, and Eleanor had convinced Robert to get a full medical checkup at the same time. It was then that the discovery was made that would end their plans and destroy the joy and anticipation of their future life together.Robert was diagnosed with suspected prostate cancer and a biopsy was hastily arranged. The results were worse than they could have expected. The cancer was advanced, also attacking his. She wanted to marry him in the worst way. Maybe she should just give the money back and try to get Julian to mend fences with the family anyway. She had to think. There was the practical side of things and there was the emotional side of things. The emotional side would always trump the practicalities when it came to Julian. He’d suffered so much. Yes, she had to think. And more, she had to tell the man, whatever it was that she decided when she got done thinking.She smiled her welcome. “Right. Iconsidered shaving but decided I liked the stubble on my face. I pulledon my boxers and rearranged my cock and balls for comfort. I splashed onsome cologne. I pulled a white tank top on that would show off mybulging biceps and the new barbwire tattoo that wrapped around my arm. Islipped on some black slacks and my leather jacket.I walked into the bar and saw her immediately. She had learned herlessons well. Sitting on a stool, her skirt had ridden up to show thelace tops of her shiny.