Bob paused and went quiet for a minute or two,"Joy, who's that?" Alice sat motionless for a few seconds she almostsmiled, another tear formed in her e...e, pooled on her lower lid andstarted to roll quickly down her cheek as she spoke,"I loved her but she's dead, they told me god was punishing me" if god was punishing you Alice, why did he send an Angel to saveyou?" I, I, but, I don't know, I'm confused" can you think about something for me Alice?" I can try, I think" did Joy ever make you a. "A tattoo. Remind you of who your girlfriend is, as you seem to have problems remembering," Rhea replied coldly and the three people in the crowded tattoo studio turned to look at an embarrassed Simon."I know love, but a tattoo?" Simon whispered in a low voice. "Is it really necessary?" Yes. I only want you to have a small one, just my name. Show me that you are still committed to us."A few more people turned to listen to the hushed conversation between Rhea and Simon. "A small one?" Simon. Her heels kicked the windows then the roof as he pounded down into her; and neither heard the latch click or the front passenger door slowly open a few inches at a time.The Major gave a satisfied grunt. "About time, God dammit!" Another convoy of trucks and Humvee's approached him, the troops inside dismounting as orders were barked. The men all in full battle dress and face camouflage unloaded their kit; each one stopping for a moment to glance at the shimmering shield. Then every man doubled. Tilting slightly to one side our lips found one another and we brushed softly. When Maggie released my left hand I brought it to the other side of her head and pulled her to me a bit more forcefully and our kisses became suddenly much more passionate. Her tongue parted my lips in search of a dance partner, my own tongue. Twirling and twining with one another as our lips matched move for move, slipping and sliding. I was lost in her lips, the sensations taking me out of myself as if to give.