I had pulled my grades up some, but was going to have to do extremely well on finals. Second semester American History was easy except for the essay q...estion. We were told to write an alternative ending to the Civil War based on one single event changing. I chose Lincoln’s decision to surround the Maryland legislature with armed troops when it was voting on secession and posited that he had not done so. Maryland seceded, and now Washington, D.C., was entirely surrounded by the Confederate. "You know, when Anna and I talked about this, I told her it might be possible for you two to have sex without her having all that pain. She said anything I could do would be a blessing. If you want, I can show you how it can be done." The implication that Anna favored this offer might not be exactly true. But then Anna hadn't objected when Cindy mentioned sexual surrogate therapy and volunteered to see what she might be able to do about the problem. The smile on Carlo's face seemed a good. Apparently my future bride is not a morning person.This did give me an unexpected chance.I took a quick shower and dressed, then wrote Julie a love note using hotel stationary and left it on my pillow.I asked the desk clerk if Bob and Sue were around and he said both were in Bob’s office.I walked inside and I could only stare at Sue for a moment.“What? What?” she asked.“I don’t even know how to say this, Sue,” I began. “I don’t know how or what you did to Julie yesterday, but thank you.”I think. It brought another thought to mind. He was a bit reluctant but he took his profession seriously.“Are the rumors about Courtney Hollings’ hiring for ‘Kismet’ true?” the man tried. He didn’t expect an answer but he had to give it a shot.“I don’t know what rumors you’re talking about,” Phil confessed.“That you destroyed her reputation because she was holding out for more money,” the man clarified.Phil laughed aloud.“She was the one that tried to tear me down,” Phil said in an even voice. “I really.