” He stopped and looked at me.“Are you serious?” Seeing me nod, he added, “Wow! I know of your problems in satisfying her, but are you sure? Y...u two have been married for a long time? Would she even agree?”I assured him that I loved Susan, and just wanted her to be happy in our marriage. “I would rather she get off with you, a friend, and with me knowing it, than having her sneaking out on me. I just know that, at some point, she will go in-search of satisfaction.”We discussed my idea, and I. ”“Maybe not, Colonel, but they were my men. I should have visited or written or something. She’s just the first. You can tell me that I didn’t fail when they died, but I certainly failed to contact their families.”“I’m sure she’ll understand.”“Would your wife understand if it happened to you?” I asked.“My wife divorced me and took the kids while I was on my second tour in Afghanistan. I am sure she wouldn’t give a damn. Besides, we aren’t talking about me. We’re talking about you.”“Sorry, sir.. I can tell you that he’s a hard worker, doesn’t quit, and is a decent hockey player.”“Thanks, Mike. Let’s keep this conversation just between you and I, okay?”“Okay Coach,” he agreed.Mike was about to leave when the team doctor came to the door, “Johnson is clear to play again.”“Thanks, doc.”“Okay, Mike you’re in the lineup for Wednesday’s game.”“Thanks, doc, thanks, Coach,” Mike smiled. They shook hands, and he left for home.Dan gathered the crate of pucks and dumped them out, scattering in. I was as weak as a new-born kitten and as useless. I had accident insurance cover for travel on public transport. That had paid the maximum amount for injury and apart from the bare allowance from the Welfare State that was what Clare and I lived on. Soon the money would run out and unless I could find some method of making money from my bed or wheelchair we would have to sell our home.If only I wasn't so dependent on Clare. I needed her for everything. She was my nurse, not my wife. During the.