"As far as I'm concerned, you're my dad. You always treated me like a son so I'm going to be coming to you for some fatherly advice in the next few we...ks."Mack choked back a sob when he told me he'd be happy to help me decide.The call to Tom was less serious. He and I had stayed in touch mostly by e-mail. He had married and was working for a computer firm in Richmond, Va. I didn't ask his advice because I knew what it would be — go for the most money and the most women.He gave me far different. Pulling the bundle in her arms tighter to her chest. "Anywhere but here."She walked up to the rusty green truck door and paused, as though she was trying to decide whether to get in or not."What are ya waiting for?" he said shoving the door open for her, "Get in." She smiled gratefully, her pointed teeth accidentally poking out between her lips. Then she slid into the worn leather seat."So where are ya from?" he asked, looking down at her bare thighs with his eyes sparkling hungrily. The woman. I don't bite." I take a deep breath and I shake my head but my feet disobey and begin walking over to the passenger side of his Ford Escape. I open the door and the fresh scent of smoke makes me wrinkle my nose in disgust. I sigh and I duck my head as I enter his car, sitting down. "See that wasn't to bad now was it?" The driver grins and I can't help but roll my eyes. I press the button on the door signaling for the window to roll down. I move my head to the fresh air and I breathe in the. She was playing the march from the opera 'Lohengrin', by Richard Wagner. (Editor's Note: The most popular and recognizable part of the opera is the Bridal Chorus ... known better as 'Here Comes the Bride' ... which is played at weddings in the West.)Peggy Sue marched him to the altar, and placed Patty beside him."Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to join this man and this woman in the bonds of holy matrimony," the reverend began as the music ceased. "Marriage is a holy estate, ordained.