After Ben had paid, the desk clerk reached for a drawer and took out a copy of a hand-drawn map. He gave it to Ben.“If you gentlemen are in the mood..., you can drive to this spot in 10 minutes and park here”, he said pointing to a spot on the map. “If you’re looking for action, that is”, he smiled“It’s very active all night long”, he added as he took Ben’s 5$ bill and slipped it into his. There was an almost instant attraction, if one could believe the testimony of her erect nipples, and...what was that suspicious bulge in the front of his Dockers? The talk was free and easy, and the drinks were free flowing. It seemed that both the guys were quick to ensure her glass was never less than half empty. Joking, laughing, flirting, stolen touches and glances, double entendres filled the evening and time passed too quickly. Her husband did not drink much, just enough to be sociable,. ”“Just what I need! Well, it’ll blow over soon.”It didn’t. Janice phoned to tell me how pleased Kevin was. Then some butter-voice woman called to ask whether I’d do an “on camera” for ABC. I asked what that entailed and immediately regretted asking. After she had delivered herself of a peroration, I told her I’d ask my “boss” and could she call back?“Tomorrow morning?”“OK.”“That’s Thursday the 15th.”“Right.”I walked over to see Janice. I told her my story and she asked whether I’d mind being. Suddenly afraid to touch it, I rested my index finger on the corner of the page, methodically stroking the bumpy ridges of the paper. It occurred to me that was the first time I’d spoken his name out loud in almost a year. ‘Yes, Nick,’ Miles said softly. I saw a teardrop land on the page, away from any part of the drawing but I still gasped and shoved the stool back. ‘Shit, I’m sorry,’ I mumbled. Miles placed a hand on my arm. I glanced at him and saw his look of concern. ‘It’s okay,’ he.