In return, she played the role of a supportive wife. She was a fine hostess at dinner parties and always attentive to my needs, except in the bedroom....Forced to be celibate at home, I had a few discreet dalliances and, if she did know about them, Veronica chose to ignore my occasional unfaithful moments. Once the twins had married and left the nest, Veronica and I simply carried on our comfortable lifestyle: a couple of close friends following our own hobbies and interests but never sharing any. We could bring a picnic here and go for a swim. It’ll be warm in the Med. Hey look, Billy. It’s those two boys that we saw in the village yesterday.”Two slim, dark haired boys were stretched out on beach towels in the sand. At first glance they appeared to be naked, but a closer look revealed that both boys wore the tiniest black thongs that closely resembled the eye patches favoured by pirates. Both boys were well tanned. The French boys looked up as they heard Billy and Michael. "We'll go after the worst have been treated." You can help some of these other men get to the healers. You can wait to be treated there. At least this way, you and your friends will have a chance at medical care before it is too late," Dracos said."Yes, sir," the man answered. He and the rest of the walking wounded went over to the more seriously wounded men and helped them stand. Together, pairs of men made their way to where the healers were taking care of the wounded. Dracos didn't want to. Several other students includingAaron, Taran, Chastity, Natalie, Kelvin, and Ray, graduated, but Doug andMarcus were both back for one final Swap Week. Doug was looking forwardto making up for having to miss Swap Week the year before and Marcus wasready to step out of his comfort zone and take Marcia someplace new forhis final Swap Week.In the days before Swap Week, Nick and Elizabeth kissed and said theirgoodbyes, as they wouldn't see each other again until Swap Week was over. During Swap.