It's what you think guys and girls are like. But, what isimportant here is what you think, and everyone else's opinions are besidethe point."Still, yo... have to give yourself some credit. You are right on the mark.Fundamentally, in this situation, men and women have the same basicdesires. In your unique position, it gives you a better insight into boththe male and female psyche. I am not surprised that you came to thisrealization so easily."She looked at me with one of her "significant" looks.. ” I turned to Lucy and Emily. “Their radio operator spoke with Eureka Control, who caught up with Marie. Then, they spoke again. Marie is fine, there has been no excitement around my home, and my daughter and older son and their families are with her. I suppose that it’s a good thing I kept buying canned food, just as if I still had three hungry teenagers in the house! My backlog of canned soup and canned ham, looks like it will be quickly resolved!”I turned back to the Chief. “Chief Walker,. Why couldn't she have just grinned and beared it, taking it as one of life's little bumps that one had to hurdle? Why lay it out for poor old Mom to have to deal with?She knew the answer. Who else could she tell? Dad? Rob's parents? A sister who was getting such great cock that she walked with a wobble? No, it had to be Mom. And she ruefully admitted she got exactly what she was seeking. A warm hug, an open ear, and no judgment whatsoever. No useable advice, either, but deep down she had. He is going to pick me up in about five minutes togo for a drink somewhere and talk. He sounded real serious I dohope he isn't tired of me already. I don't know if I could take therejection." Angela, I have to tell you that people like you make a lot ofpeople uncomfortable. They can't handle a situation like yours. Youmust be prepared for the worst at all times. I know it's hard, butstop and think about where and who you are. You know where you wantto go but the world isn't totally ready to.