"I was saving this for some place or time more romantic, but then Irealized where better than surrounded by friends? Besides, seeing you likethis remi...ds me how much I love you, and how much I want to always bethere for you," Hugh said. He opened the box, revealing the diamond ringinside. "Beatrice Abney, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"In a few words, all my hard work was undone. Beatrice practically shoutedin joy as she accepted the ring, then tearfully hugged and kissed her. No Edouard you should not have included her in my picture; she curtails all the wondrous possibilities!In the foreground bread and fruit tumble from an overturned picnic basket alongside an unopened book and surrounded by my discarded clothing. Neither book nor food will be sampled today for this is no ordinary excursion into the forest; the picnic is surely but an excuse for these fine fellows to throw aside society's conventions and satiate their lust with my innocent flesh.The men recline,. "Roberta got up and tried to walk toward the 'Before' door. But her bodywouldn't cooperate. She strode smoothly in her heels, carrying Alice,toward the 'After' exit, followed by her helpless followers, stillfemale, and also being forced to walk toward the 'After' door by someunseen force. "Oh, did I forget to mention, dear, we chose for you?" Roberta walked through the 'After' door, and found herself not outside,but at home in her apartment. She laid Alice in the crib, and thencried herself. You just said it yourself. You told her she was fucking up so you know what she is doing and you are helping her and if that isn't doing something to me I don't know what is. What you need to do right now is figure out what is most important to you. Your friendship with Wendy or a trouble free marriage." I want both Frank. How about a deal? I'll tell you all you want to know, but you never let Wendy know that it came from me. That way we can stay friends regardless of what happens with the two.