With one swift pull, he tore away her skirt, leaving her hips and thighs stark naked. And with a further exertion, he ripped the buttons of her blouse... tearing it from her shoulders. Last of all, he snatched away her blouse, leaving her totally naked."Oh God, please don't..." she sobbed, trying to cling to her husband's arm, trying to elicit some warmth in him. His only response was to fling her roughly onto the hay covered floor, where she fell in a disorderly heap, skinning her elbow against. I shrugged mentally. What did I have to lose? Certainly not my masculinity; thatwas gone already. My life? My life had been my job, and that was gone as well. Itook the pills, and the glass of water that Janet offered me with them, anddowned them in a single gulp. I could feel my stomach churning as the pills reached bottom. I had even less ofan idea what they were than Janet did, or how 10 at once would affect me. But Ifound out quicker than I expected. I don't know who Janet's friend Tiffany. 'Dinner's at eight, and Ireally think your black dress would be superb forthat. If you need any help, ring the bell. Otherwise,I'll see you at dinner.' And she was gone.***My darlingI saw right from the start how much you really wantedto come on this short break, but knowing how easilyembarrassed you get, I was certain you'd refuse if Itold you all the detail. Please forgive me, but thisseemed a heaven sent opportunity for you to enjoy afun weekend, whilst I have a hard grind at theconference.I. I'll be nice but Iwon't feel guilty if I don't want you on the couch or in my bed. Thiswill have to be the way to treat each condition. You are still you ineach situation and I'm still me but our relational dynamics will shift.From husband and wife, to human and dog, to talker and listener, tosighted and blind. We won't dwell on the fact you used to have sight.We'll accept you don't have sight right this moment and we'll adjust."With that she patted me on the head, stood up and walked out of.