In truth he felt somewhat lost. John worked for one of the more prestigious car manufacturers, whose ownmulti-storied offices were only a 10 minute wa...k from where he now sat.Employed in its sales department John had found that he had a knack forclosing the firm's bigger deals, using his own unique blend of style andutter persistence, and that was the very reason for his current mixedemotions and why John had now sat with his mind almost blank for 15minutes, idly watching the shoppers and. .. in the mood." She looked up and I met her eyes.I could feel my Charm reaching for her. I grabbed it and stepped away from her. "You need to leave."She watched me. "Ral ... where would I go?" Anywhere. Go shopping or something. You need to get away from me before I lose all control." What's happening Ral? I know what your abilities are. I know you're holding back what you call your Charm, but you've not lost control like this in months. What's happening?"I pressed myself against a wall and. Perhaps I owe Alfred Kinsey an apology for doubting him. I was a little too busy to re-read the landmark book, "Sexual Behavior in the Human Male." A lot had happened during the three decades since that book had been published. Besides, shameful behavior is one secret most people keep. I guess that is why women have only a "few" male lovers but every man beds a dozen different women."Squad Three, follow me," Cadet Corporal Hernandez said when we were dismissed from the assembly. We marched back. "She helped thegirls, too. I told her about the crossdressing. But he's got more issuesthan just that. Karen dying. Dad dying when he was little. A new homeacross the country. He's had a lot on his plate."She couldn't help but think what Nicholas might be thinking when she wentupstairs to get the children for dinner. She peaked in first and listenedas they talked and played.She smiled as she heard him make car noises as he pushed the car with hisBarbie and the girls' Barbies as they pretended.