"Gosh, I loved her smile.ReflectionsLaying in bed that night, I thought about Janice, dredging up memories from my childhood.We met during sixth grade... the first time that I went over to Ben's house to study with him. Ben and I found that, when it came to studying, he and I really clicked. For the next seven years, we were in and out of each other's houses constantly.It didn't take long for our younger sisters to realize that they had a lot in common too. However, while Ben and I were only good. ..” I replied, turning to stare at the passing trees out the window. I let out a sigh and continued, trying to find the right words, “Well... It’s just that, I’m not sure I’m ready to come out of the closet. I mean, what will other people say?” “Don’t worry,” he pressed. “As long as you’re with me, I’ve got your back.” “Thanks man, you’re the best.” I reached over and gave him a kiss on the cheek, and he blushed. We walked into the school holding hands, which of course I thought was completely. As regards our child, you should have no concerns whatever. I, and or whatever wife I may in the future acquire, will care for and provide for the child handsomely." Fine. Then all I must show is that what I am offering is not defective merchandise, but is in fact very valuable. You are both hard-cases. You are not acceptable as presented either, James.Denise must be convinced you are even worth considering as a husband."Lady Bishop eyed both of them speculatively."Both of you are completely. Eric had been in stressful situations before. He had only been four when everything changed and his parents and a few other families on his street ran away to try and fight back against the newly established Reign that had taken control of seemingly the entire world. As he and the other children grew up, they were taught the normal subjects like English and Math. But they also were trained in survival skills, hunting and gathering, and when they were old enough, everything there was to know.