It’ll hold up to a routine background check. Long as no one digs too deep.”“Fine.”I said, “Police?”Bones said, “Nothing major. A couple ...f possession charges. Soliciting. D & D, the usual.”“Oh.”For a large man, Bones moved gracefully. Surprisingly delicate fingers did the close-work adroitly. He ceremoniously handed Matt each finished piece, one at a time.Wisconsin driver’s license. Passport — Canada the only foreign country visited. Capitol One credit card with a $300 limit. Expired Sears. I knew that my body had changed in other areas besides just my sexual equipment. I had slimmed down and looked more toned, but not in a body-builder way. I looked like someone who exercised regularly. I caught our reflection in the mirror. Yvonne's slim figure held gently in my much-stronger-than-they-looked arms. I could see my muscles move under my skin. I was never fat, as in obese, but even I was impressed with the difference.I let go of Yvonne's breast and looked up to her eyes. She looked. They face that fear ... literally ... by walking on hot embers. And you know as well as me that fear can be crippling. When possible, we need to rid ourselves of fear. I'm gonna do it," he finishes, breaking free from my grasp. He looks over his shoulder saying, "And I think you should too!"Damn, for a young guy, he packs a lot of insights. I steeple my fingers and pray for my brave friend. Before beginning, the warriors surround him and he sways and chants with them, almost looking like he is. " So you're sure there's no regrets." I'm sure. Everything's gonna be okay. I just need to get through this little funk I'm in. It's not like the books you read. Real life is way different it turns out." Yeah, I know what you mean." Okay. I'll talk to you later." She?" Yeah?" I just wanted to say that last night was really beautiful for me. I just feel like we're connected on a totally deep level somehow, like a part of you is with me now, wherever I go. Like I'm carrying you around with me in.