Jake’s a star in his tight-knit social circle, no … let’s say he’s the leader. He has to have the biggest and the best—the most cash, the fa...test car, the most timid wife—and he strives at all times to stay a step ahead of his pack. But you know as well as I do that there isn’t a sports car on the planet, a bank account balance, a watch, or a bottle of whiskey that can make up for an empty soul. Jake’s spirit is gone. I can’t find it. I can’t find the sweet, funny man that I married, and I ask. We got to school, and walked to the undressing area. There was quite a crowd, so I asked, "Anyone want to volunteer to undress us?" A senior couple Jim Kidwell and Linda Morrison, came forward and said, "We'd be honored if you'd let us help." Linda unbuttoned my shirt, and let it slide down my arms; she then unbuckled my belt, unsnapped my jeans, and slid them down my legs. I stepped out of them, and she slid my boxers down and off. She flipped her skirt up, showing me that she wasn't wearing. She, sorry."Between Evan and Sam I had the worst time with pronouns. "She wants usto start without her." Is this because of that Elizabeth thing?" Kiley!" Sandra nudged the girl with her elbow. "She doesn't liketalking about it." It's fine." I sighed. "It's... whatever, right? I'm done with her. Sheholds no more power over me." That's the spirit!" said Stacey. There was a murmur of assent from thetable.I looked around. I had invited Brandon out tonight, too. He didn't quiteunderstand why, what. He told me I was welcome to come with him so I did. We passed through the gate and I decided to sit on the bench in the dugout as he took care of his duties. Once he finished whatever he had to do he came back and sat beside me. We just sat for a few minutes looking at the field and the night sky. Mike suddenly leaned into me again and started to kiss me. He then stood up, taking me by the hand so I would stand with him. Once standing he immediately spun me around backwards, put his hands.