Pulling out the garage, Walt steered the car down the driveway towards the road. Ed spotted the little figure of John running down the street towards ...he van and motioned to Walt. The van slowed to a stop for John. Ed pulled out his cell phone and called Shirley’s bar. When Mary answered, Ed said, “John is running up to the van to say goodbye to Beth.”Mary answered, “I’m glad that he got there in time.”“Do you mind if we take him to the airport? I’ll bring him back.”“That would be great. Thanks. .." What do you mean, a big thing?" Oh, I think you will see."I primped up and went back to my table. I took a seat and sipped more ofmy wine. As I sat down, James suddenly began speaking... (LaKeesha andKendrick were seated at nearby table, visible to ours.)"LaShaunda," said James, "this year, we have shared a time together thathas been a once-in-a-lifetime experience for both of us. Making partnertoday has been the culmination of one of my two life dreams..... And theother...."James got up. All of a sudden, I felt her hand high enough on my thigh that her fingers were playing with the edge of my panties. I don’t know what came over me but all I did was reposition my legs so she had better access. We ended up spending the rest of the afternoon in a room.”“Bitch,” he said but Sherri knew he was teasing. She also knew of his fantasy to see her with another woman. She also knew that he got his fantasy when he watched her and Liza. “So you’ve only been with Liza and Belinda?”Sherri. Rose could not speak. Her eyes were still and she was trembling. After the quick investigation, the police left and Rose lay still staring up at the ceiling. She could still feel the men raping her, beating her. She closed her eyes hoping it was all a bad dream but she opened her eyes and realized it was real."What did the doctor say?" Daniel asked Elaine that night. They had taken Rose to the emergency room.Elaine sobbed. She fell into her brother's arms for comfort. "Oh Danny, my baby has.