The man seemed delirious, if not feverish. Having seen enough, I turned around and marched out of the ward. I needed fresh air, fast, and, before I kn...w it, we were on a patio overlooking a manicured lawn. The cool morning air felt refreshing on my face.Alfred moved in front of me and put his hand on my shoulder. "It is a shock isn't it? All those brave men missing parts, shot or now living with damaged lungs from mustard gas. I've had a few days to get accustomed to it." His tone turned. You can see the sparkle in my eyes as I lean over to kiss you.I take a deep breath that sighs out of me. "Okay, just drive," I say as I try to focus on the car, clearly turned on by our kisses.At the restaurant, I park and quickly come around to open your door. Your skirt folds down to cover your crotch as you swing your right leg out of the car, but your thighs are completely exposed, up over the lacy tops of your stockings. I groan as I reach out to take your hand and help you out of the car.. " he shifted his weight and sat on the edge of the couch. "There was some shooting, a mile away at least, and they started up outside." He wrapped the blanket around her again. "You're safe, I won't let them get you." Don't you want me?" Her voice shook with emotion."I," He hesitated, and gently wiped away the tears streaming down her cheeks. "Sergeant Mel, she explained it better than I can. She said we need to 'start as we mean to go on.' It was the day before yesterday." He waved at the. " I didn't mind," he said. "How've you been, anyway?" Mike," she replied, "Can we talk?"Mike could see that Jennifer had something on her mind. "Sure," he said.She came in, closed the door, and sat down. "Look, Mike," she said. "I've got a problem, and I hate to come to you with it, but I don't want my family to hear about this. I had a heck of a time acting through yesterday afternoon and last night, before I realized I could talk to you." What's the problem, Jennifer?" Mike, if you were to.