The gentleman watched closely as the couple made its way to the bottom of the stairs, speaking quietly in greeting to those around them. The older man...�� the girl’s uncle if memory served… introduced the young lady to their hosts, then in turn to those surrounding them. One bold young man offered his elbow to the girl and after a slight nod from the uncle, the young lady was led towards the ballroom floor. Pushing himself away from the wall, the gentleman leisurely strolled over to the devil. Mike was countering every move the bull made. The 8 second horn went off and Mike dismounted and landed on his feet, the bull right behind him. Luckily, the clown lured the bull to the side and he didn’t overtake Mike.The crowd was on their feet cheering and screaming. The announcer screamed the score, “That’s one hell of a ride for Mike Reed, the score is 94!!!!!” The crowd was going crazy. Mike had the high score with 6 more riders to go. I met Mike behind the chutes and kissed him. Finally, after what seemed to be an eternity, he gets out. His hair is humid and an embarrassed expression shatters his common, almost banal face."Wait for me on the bed, I’ll be quick," I tell him. And, when I’ve closed myself in the bathroom, I suddenly realize what’s going to happen in a few minutes.My head stumbles between the thoughts, my body burns. I’m way too excited. I’ve been holding him for quite a while. His body’s warmth always comforts me; it erases every tiny bit of my solitude,. Shepulled a long, blonde wig from her bag and placed it on my head. As Cherylhad covered the mirror I could not see how I looked as Jill opened thedoor and led me back into the family room.As I entered the room all conversation stopped and everyone turned to lookat me."Jerry, you look beautiful!" Brenda said. "I knew you would." Yes, with a little bit of make up no one will suspect he isn't a cardcarrying member of the fairer sex," said Cheryl.Jill led me over to a hall mirror and I got to see.