”“What other surgeries will my brother need? Is he going to be okay?”“He should be okay eventually, barring any setbacks, but it will involve ...ime and a whole lot of physical therapy and there may always be some lingering after-effects, some disability. This was a major trauma, after all. As for additional surgery, the only one I’m sure of is that right leg, which needs a lot of work to get it put back together properly. Fortunately, they shouldn’t have to have him in traction, with his leg. I know I wanted to go to an island somewhere - a remote island - but nowhere near here. After breakfast I took a taxi into Nassau to the library on Shirley Street. I grabbed a couple of large atlas and sat with a pen and paper making notes.I wasn't exactly trying to hide; I was the only one in this farce with a 'pure' heart. I didn't want the hassle of my past life intruding on a hoped for peaceful new life. I finally decided on the Azores, or Açores as it showed on the map. I stopped by a. "Spare diapers are in the bag by the couch, Tracy left some milk in thefridge," Mom continued to explain. "If you have any questions, ask yourfather. He's done this before."Before I could say another word she stepped into the kitchen, kissed mydad goodbye, grabbed her purse, and rushed into the garage. I was leftstanding there with a giggling bundle of joy.Emily's laughter had me glaring at her."It's kind of funny," she defended herself."Good," I said. "You can hold her while I change."I thrust. You brought this on yourself and you will have to pay for your indulgence. I'm going to bed."I sat a while longer thinking, then wandered back to the bedroom for a troubled sleep. It is sure a good thing we have a King size bed. Ann made sure she was hugging the edge of her side all night.A couple of nights later, I woke up after Ann hit me. She said, "You son of a bitch. You must not have believed me. Keep your damn hands to yourself. Friday night Carol and I are going out. Some hunk just got.