Nick walked toward the barn with Mutt following behind. His father owns a hundred acres of fields and forest. The property had five ponds and a creek ...hat split his dad's property from the neighbors. The creek was the destination for him this night. That was where he did his contemplation. It was also where he found peace in his tortured and troubled soul. It was light enough out for a person to see almost every detail of the landscape. The cattle were near the barn, all huddled around the big. My life felt like a thousand piece puzzle scattered about by an angry toddler. I didn't know where to begin to put the pieces back together."Deborah said she was hoping we'd call. She told us not speak to anyone without her being present and that she'll be coming by later and talk to you."I rubbed my forehead with my good hand. My other arm was still strapped to my body to keep it immobile. "Thanks."Jules sat next to the bed and rested her head near my hand. I traced around her face with my. I wanted to know if she would notice anything in the morning, after not mentioning anything last time. But again, she took her shower without incident, and she said nothing about it to me. She was as sweet as could be, and she actually seemed more agreeable and satisfied with our relationship of late.After she left for work, I felt a certain smugness about the situation. I couldn't wait for our next opportunity. I went to work and fantasized about the next steps I would take with her. I. I went into the bathroom, dropped my shorts andpulled my culottes and panties forward after removing and folding theold one to toss. I pulled the protective strip from the sticky part ofthe pad before pressing it against the panty. I let the panty comeback against me and tugged the panty back up so I was covered by thethin pad. I came out of the bathroom wishing I'd had more time."Better?" Cindy asked."Better," I said looking at the dress she was holding and now thankfulI was wearing the.