?I’m not saying anything that I don’t mean.? I said quietly. I reached out my hands, slowly, gently, and placed them on her shoulders. I wanted ...o sweep her into my arms and hold her tight, with all my strength, but I was afraid she wouldn’t welcome such a gesture. She turned her face away from me. ?Mary-Beth,? I said, with as much sincerity as I had, ?I’m sorry.? Her shoulders shook as she turned to face me, tears in her gorgeous eyes, tears that were my fault, tears that I. Students won't take Reserve Officer Training," said one of the two (unpronounceable) members."Straight men are claiming to be gay. The smartest go to college ... even if they have to go for years and years," explained the other (unpronounceable)."The democrats are actively seeking to stop the use of firearms in America, the universities have been subverted by Situation Ethics and the lawyers sue at the drop of a hat. Men are afraid," said Elizabeth.The ceiling lisped, "They're afraid to speak. George, Jr., eyed the pretty girl but Jen only has eyes for Mike and he only has eyes for her. Shirl and I have said that we hope everything works out for them as their plans are already made.The ceremony was beautiful with Alan of Protection leading the ceremony and making official the commitment the five of them already had for one another. They all skipped out of the reception at a reasonable hour to go to their farm and celebrate their union. Shirl and I said our good byes to them as we. I remember him tucking me in bed every night until high school. He would read me a bedtime story on the spot whenever I asked. He often packed me the most amazing lunches as he was the top chef at a downtown restaurant in Dallas. I think it is the one with the ball but I do not remember for sure. Most importantly, as I was a type one diabetic for the last 12 years, every time I've gotten sick he would take time off of work to nurse me back to health. Who could wish for a better Daddy than mine?.