’ Ben’s heart was pounding and he was having difficulty breathing. ‘What…what’s the girl’s mother’s name?’ he asked. ‘Do…do you kn...w?’ ‘I think its Nancy, or Nanette – some name that starts with an ‘N’,’ Evelyn said. ‘She’s an executive with some company here in town. Why?’ ‘I knew some people named Dillon when…when I was in high school,’ Ben lied. Evelyn looked thoughtful for a moment. ‘Dawn has a couple of older brothers,’ she said, ‘but I don’t think they were in your class. If I remember. Then you smile again and quickly end your conversation. As you hang up, you turn to me and immediately look me up and down, looking pleasantly surprised. I have on my heels and a trench coat, and as your eyes work their way up to my neck, they catch a glimpse of a black lace strap on my shoulder. You smirk and pull me close, knowing exactly what Im up to. You reach behind me and lock the door. I feel your big hands running up and down my back, pulling me closer, and grabbing my ass. I start. "Fuck you, Micky," she said, lipstick coated lips pouting. Anger and desire flashed across her face and sexual hunger was momentarily visible as a contraction of her pupils. "Turn around, face the wall," I said. "Raise your arms." She did as I said. "Spread your legs," I said. She did. Opening those long legs. Every cell of my body was alive. I wanted her so badly. I stepped closer to her. Put my hands gently on that perfect body. She tensed. Every muscle on her trim back clearly. ’ ‘Without a doubt,’ I added. We sat for a few seconds without saying anything. The silence was starting to get a little loud if you know what I mean. I tried to think of more questions to break this weird silence. ‘So, how many women help run this place?’ ‘There are seventy-two of us here in the CDC building. Not all of them are medical doctors or scientists. Many of them offer their help to keep this place running in exchange for food, shelter, and a fraction of order that once was. These.