"Suddenly, the officer's stern fa?ade melted to a smile. "Annie Collins."He shook his head. "I'm John Tomlinson. From Salve Regina. You tutoredme in E...nglish when we were freshmen. Remember?"It took Ann a moment to remember him. She'd tutored a number of peopleas part of her work study program at Salve Regina. Then she remember theawkward nineteen year old version of the man in front of her. In hermemory, John Tomlinson was a tall, thin boy with feet too big for hisbody. He moved like a Great. I’m guessing he wanted to forget what had happened, and he might’ve wanted to wash the taste of our cum from his mouth. He basically plopped down on a mat, pulled a blanket over himself, and passed out.I was tipsy enough that I managed to doze off. Not long after, though, I woke up and couldn’t fall back asleep. I had no idea what time it was, since my watch and my phone were with the rest of my stuff.I tossed and turned for a while, but the longer I laid there, the harder I got. I just. Mary Ann will show you to your table….have a good evening.”Mary Ann showed us to our table and asked if we would like cocktails. I ordered a gin and tonic and Pam asked for a vodka tonic with a twist. I could do nothing but sit there and admire her.“Is something the matter Mark? Do you see something I can’t?”“No, no, no….. I’m just thinking how beautiful you are. You look exquisite this evening. I know I’m the envy of every man in here.”Pam blushed. “You’re embarrassing me Mark but, but. Having heard probably the worst news of his life, Mark was still enough of a man to spare Gail's feelings. He left so that Gail wouldn't see him crying and feel bad for him. Linda found herself wishing her ex-husband had been half the man Mark was. Her eyes filled with tears of sadness for her daughter's soon-to-be ex boyfriend. She truly knew the empty sadness that he felt.Mark was shell-shocked. He got home and went immediately to his room. He heard the doorbell ring, but thought nothing of.