She helped me regain my faith. It all began when this African chick named Naomi dumped me out of the blue after using me. That’s what I don’t get ...bout Black women. Actually, make that some Black women. They’re always complaining that there are no good brothers out there. Well, I am a good brother. I’m not a bad-looking man. I respect women. I have a steady job. I go to university. I come from a good family. And I’m a God-fearing man. Black women seem determined to treat well-meaning brothers. .. MARILYN“Why tell me why,they want meTo sing --- and todance –- and to laugh!Why tell me why,you just know that I cryI’ll deny – that I’m high –to the stars in the skyOh, Why-yy-yy-yy, tell me why?”As we finished the song together, the applause grew again. The scene ended with a blackout.Scenes Two and ThreeThe songs went quite well, and our ALL ABOUT EVE set went into place.Scene FourOur most complex scene, with people portraying Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm and. "Now, let's speed up a bit, you're skating slower than an old woman."I grinned at her and sped up a bit, but kept the acceleration gradual rather than trying to keep up with her. Eventually I had to stop to catch my breath as I was in horrible shape. I crouched over with my stick on my knees and sucked in air."You're pathetic," she said with a grin as she sprayed me with ice while stopping. "Look at you, panting like a four hundred pound polar bear. You'd think that you were lying on your back. .. occupied ... without actually losing me."Love isn't just about affection and time, Adrienne," I said quietly. "You've fallen in love with Grace. You want to spend more time and energy on her. I get that. But I'm not some classroom where you can just send a substitute teacher in your place." I just don't want you to feel lonely." Then don't leave me," I growled, immediately regretting it. I saw the guilt in Adrienne's eyes. She knew damn well this path was taking her away from me, and it.