” I agree. “But I couldn’t keep that pace up, I’d be a wreck.” “Neither could I.” Chris retorts. “I’m not some sort of rampant ga... sexual predator. Last night was probably a one off. We had an understanding, some kind of mental connection. It’s rare for me as well you know.” I had to admit to myself, it was easy for me to get along with Chris. Not exactly a soul mate, but something near. Maybe because he was a stranger who I would never see again, I felt able to talk to him about things. It was the most he had ever said about his feelings towards his family. Having said his peace, he didn’t know what else to say or do so he sat there. There was a blur as Lisa ran from the kitchen and flew into her father’s lap. She wrapped her arms around him and hugged him even as she cried. He held her tightly, afraid to let go.It took hours for the emotional temperature of the room to finally lower to a point where they were able to discuss more mundane aspects of living. The smell of burnt. She went over the process of events in her mind.It had started when she got rejected for the scholarship that she needed for her education. She desperately wanted to go to college and become a successful woman, but she couldn't afford it. Well, thankfully, her older brother was a computer whiz. He showed her how she could hack the system and get herself a scholarship. So she enrolled at the university, agreeing to pay, and formulating her plan. She was so immensely nervous; hell, she had never. The trouble was that I was bound ta git bored afore too long.The next day, I had a hunch ta hang around town. Well, my first hunch had really paid off handsomely, so I wasn't gonna argue with this one. All I accomplished this day was ta enjoy some poker an' two cool beers, but I didn't press my luck by leavin' town. Ah, the next day was the one what made the hunch pay off!I was sittin' in a saloon, nursin' a cool beer an' wonderin' what was headed my way. I finally got my answer ta that one.