I know you wouldn't understand that, if you judged me by our first meeting. My attitude towards you was certainly uncalled for and I wish to apologize... in front of my wife and daughter. Please accept my apology." No apology necessary sir, everyone has an off day every once in a while," JJ said as he was shaking the outstretched hand."I seem to have more than my share sometimes," he said as he took the chair across from JJ, guiding Alice to the chair Erica had indicated was his.JJ kept his eyes. Dreamily, I closed my eyes, the thoughts of you so vivid that I could smell your favorite cologne. I smiled, hugging myself, remembering the last time you’d held me. It had been a day just like today…the day I had had to let you go. We had held each other closely, not speaking, just sharing our love, making memories to fill our separation. Warmth suddenly enveloped me and my breath caught as arms wrapped around me. Warm breath caressed my neck and my eyelids fluttered in bliss. ‘I’m home,’ you. ‘You don’t understand. I can’t get hurt like that again. Not ever.’ Paula patted my arm and smiled sadly at me before walking away. I sat there a while longer and went back outside to join the party. By 11:00, almost all the people had either left or were making their way back out to the front where the attendants were getting cars. I had rented a vacant lot in the subdivision for parking cars and I had three young college students acting as attendants. They were making out pretty good with. You finally get to experience your dreams." He said with a wink.I was to over-joyed to respond, the big smile on my face said it all anyway.When the first train came it was full, but not uncomfortable. I could see the sights easily from where I stood so I didnt even notice the 45 minutes or so it took to get to our stop.I had been oblivious to everything and everyone as I marveled at the buildings and such passing by out the window.I stepped off with Dave and we went shopping.I purchased some.