I was indeed a dumb boy; a complete and total fucking idiot.Stephanie had told Kara that when I was dumb, I could be really dumb. And I’d just prove... her right beyond any shadow of doubt. I had no idea what do to, but I’d have another day to think about it. Less than fifteen minutes after the phone call, I sat down with a heavy heart to a plate of bacon, eggs, and a bagel.“Aren’t you usually up early, Steve?” Joe asked.“Yeah, but I didn’t sleep too well last night. Maybe it was the strange. In seconds we were flying up through the hanger doors to hover just above the ground around us. I was lucky to have a seat where I could see out the front and side window. I never knew helicopters could fly this fast."Normally we would not fly at speeds this close to ground as this aircraft uses active and passive stealth technologies. Our orders were to not take any chances and remain below deck." the pilot said into out headsets.I have no idea how far we flew or where we were going. When we. I will tell my wives.”“No, Paul. It is my job to tell the next of kin. I need to do this.”We stood and walked out of the ER and to the maternity ward where Erin and Lynn were looking at the babies in the nursery.“Paul! What is going on?”Lynn looked at me and saw my pain.“Lynn, Erin, I am sorry.” Doctor Grand was still teary eyed. “Blossom did not make it. It looks like she had an internal hemorrhage and before we caught it her heart stopped. We lost her. I’m sorry.”He began to openly sob. "I ... I guess I always have. Marsha, I..."The kiss was tender and sweet. She felt his arms come around her, and nestled her own body against his. Marsha had become expert in arousing and pleasing men, but Dan needed little encouragement."Do you think... ? he began.She simply nodded.He swept her into his arms and carried her to the bedroom.Both were undressed almost before the bedroom door closed."I love you, Dan." And I love you.The two were on the bed and making love within seconds. That.