Would you like some help?"Mac mumbled, "Eyegun walk."Then after a moment in which he didn't move a muscle he slurred, "Yeah. Okay. Can't walk."It was ...ut of my hands now. It had been Mac's decision.John carefully helped him up and pretty much carried him outside. I was drunk. But I was sober enough to feel humiliated by all the people watching us and laughing. I pointed down the street to our condo and then led the way.John started out supporting Mac, holding Mac's arm around his neck and. “What, get paid to have sex? Yeah a few times.” I said looking straight ahead.“I knew it, most girls get appalled when you offer them money, I could tell you got a little excited.” Jim said looking over at me.“Yeah I've made a little career out of it I guess.” I said.“I bet, so when does this $500 I just spent get put to use.” Jim asked looking over at me.“Well you haven't given me the money yet.” I said looking back at him.“You really have done this before, okay how about half now, and the. .you...” She looked down, then back over at him. “And you...still like me.”He nodded, his face serious. “You know I do.” They walked on for a moment, and then he added, “More than anyone I’ve ever known.” More silence. Then: “Because you see me, too. And you still like me.”She nodded. “But what I’m trying to say is that...because of you...I’m not as afraid of being seen by anybody else.”He gave her a one-armed hug then, and kissed her. Then he asked, “So...you gonna be okay with a. 'I stood up.'What is wrong with Sheila,' I thought, 'she needs to go to bed. Thisnight work is getting to her.''Turn around.''What!''I said turn around, silly, do a twirl, go on, just for little me.'I shook my head, thinking that she had flipped or something but slowlyturned around until I was facing her again.'You are a skinny little runt for a boy of 18 aren't you?''PARDON.''Oh sorry Tony I know you have a thing about your size and shape, butdon't you see, it could work.''WHAT COULD.