That was more than twenty years ago, but the pain and the guilt still burn.Today I brought Karen to the airport at five forty-five a.m. on a rainy fal... morning. It was depressing, parting for two weeks. We have been married for twenty-six years. She was leaving to embark on a cross-country trip visiting our adult children. My wife was suffering an exceptionally bad case of empty nest syndrome ... or so I believed. I buried my feelings and sent her off with a smile and a plea to come home, “soon. Rory closed his eyes,taking shot after shot to his cheeks before Jamal climbed on top of himon the bed, kneeling over his chest and put his big strong forearm armbehind Rory's head, pulling it up."If you breathe easy and just do what I say, this will be over quicklyand you might even enjoy it," said Jamal, pushing it against his lipsnow."If you bite or hurt me, and don't accept this gift, I will show nomercy on you, and you may never see the light of day again. Is thatunderstand, my girl?". All were feeling relaxed and happy after dinner. One of the effects of alcohol is relaxing inhibitions. That should be kept in mind.The sun had set behind the mountains and a cool breeze was blowing as they headed back to the cabin. The guys took showers as the girls watched a little TV. "I guess it's time for bed," Mike suggested.Chelsea and Tami took off the jeans. Since the polo shirts were even shorter than the towels, Mike and Rog averted their eyes. The two men climbed into the bed by the. " You sound like you know her. How's that? Didn't she just arrive at the base a month ago?" I know when she arrived... I was personally notified of it by her father. She and I have a history of sorts. I met them both before, at another posting before he put on his General's star. There were... problems... but I probably know more about her than anyone else in the Dorm. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a bottle of bourbon calling me."I was unlocking my door when she arrived on the third floor,.