"/s/ The official execution protocol for Chair No. 1 is as follows : The automatic cycle begins with a nominal 2,300 volts, 9.5 amps, for 8 seconds; 1...000 volts, 4 amps for 22 seconds; and 2,300 volts, 9.5 amps for 8 seconds (actual values below). When a cycle is complete, the main lead to the chair is manually disconnected and the safety switch is then opened so that vital signs can be checked in complete safety. During Gina's execution, the cycles of electricity, for both jolts, were. "He brought up a tin that English cigarettes are often packed in, and brought it around to the others. "Here, each take one," he offered, opening the tin. Inside were hand-rolled cigarettes of a peculiar brownish texture. Tamera had a sinking suspicion what the odd cigarettes were.Marijuana!"Light up," Eddie went on to say, and pushed the tin in front of Tamera. "Go on, baby, take one," he urged.Tamera's mind was wrought with indecision. She'd heard too many stories and lectures from adults,. " Only later would I understand that the masseur(named "Robert/Bob") was protecting his license. I was legally u******e but completely emotionally ready to start sexual experimentation. So, I intentionally lied.The day came and I arrived at his apartment on the first floor of an older 1920's vintage apartment house. I rang the buzzer and a man answered: older (40?), buffed, wearing soccer shorts and a T-shirt. He extended his hand for a "real guy" handshake and welcomed me in. His massage table. I hated the heat. I hated the dearth of fine dining. I had too many scars and bad memories of my academic failures and my failures with Alicia. The only thing Tucson had going for it was Tina.And Tina was committed to Arizona. Not only did she have years of school left, being so young, but she was too tied to her family. I was sure she wouldn't leave them.No, the relationship was certainly going to end when I moved. At least, knowing that, I could avoid getting too attached. I could avoid any.