It was a safe place; a place where the world couldn't touchhim, for a while, at least.A place where his father couldn't yell at him."You listen to me....David! I am not going to listen to anymore bullshitabout you going to some sissy shit Design School!" David's father raged,his face red, spittle flying out of his mouth. "You are going to theUniversity, and you are going to Law school, just like we planned! Endof story!" But Dad, you know I never wanted..." Don't you 'But Dad' me, David!". That’s what friends are for, looking out for each other”“Phew, that was a difficult call” she told me. She had been saying good night to her boyfriend and struggled to ensure she didn’t sound drunk.“I dread to think what he would say if he knew” she commented.“I think he would have more to say if he could see you” . I said with a laugh Kay rolled of the bed to look in the mirror (she’s a bit vain). “Why, how do I look she asked concerned.“You look great” I assured her, I just meant the fact you. “Don’t turn on the lights, just come into the bedroom,” he called out.I cautiously made my way into the back room of the basement. It was illuminated by a single lit candle. No other lights were on and I could not see Jason. When I entered the room, he told me to turn around and face the door and get naked.I did as told and stood there naked looking toward the door. I stood there for several minutes pondering what was going on. I tried to listen for any sound, tried to figure out where in the. ‘Excellent,’ Alex remarked as he firmly drew Elaine into his arms. The pair danced together in a few moments of awkward silence. One wanted to interrogate the other about her scholarly pursuits, while the other wished for nothing except the ending notes of the dance. ‘I have recently acquired Sir Jennings’ most recent release on the fall of Rome.’ Alex began. Despite his rehearsed questions, all he could mutter in front of Elaine was that he bought a book. Wonderful. Very charming. .