After his meeting, and checkup on Linda, he'd taken a little 'road trip' to check up on Ed Baker.He'd found a slightly frustrated Ed, and ten grumpy w...men. Like his Tau brother, Ed "Pi" Baker had picked one women, called her wife, and consummated the marriage. He'd then stated in no uncertain terms that he was going to remain faithful, and wasn't going to impregnate, or even sleep with, any other woman. That had upset the entire female contingent, and his 'wife' had told him that if the other. But his previous mixed feelings had been wiped away bythe sight of her using that gangster to fuck herself. That told him everything he needed to know. And in reality, it confirmed everything he had known. The only question in his mind was whether to involve the police. Rosie had suggested he leave well alone. But the niggling certainty that all was not quite what it seemed remained. Rosie told him it was his decision but he must leave her out of it. She had had enough of the police after. I was even too weak to raise my arms and hug her. Itwas she who took me in her arms and held me close and tight. Now sixyears later I was finally remembering it all and dealing with it like Ishould have long ago.I came aware of my immediate surroundings once again as I felt a handwiping away my silent tears. I opened my eyes and there was Sylviasmiling, but with a look of concern in her eyes.I smiled back and said, "Oh, I was just remembering that time I lefteveryone who cared for me. I'm fine. "Vanessa snuggled against Jessie's warm body, enjoying the contrast between the wind whipping against her barely clad, nylon-sheathed skin and the soft warmth of Jessie's arm and side and realized she'd never been happier. All the decisions, all the worry about making mistakes or hurting someone or simply not including them in her activities and hurting their feelings was gone, along with her cast-aside freedom to make choices. Only one person was important now, and that person was right here..