Although feeling bad for not spending time with her, I knew I had to do it if I wanted her to change. The next day, I had just come back from Sharon's... place and was lying on bed, heard a knock on the door and Mom walked in and sat down.She again asked me why I was always at Sharon's place. At first, I didn't respond but when she kept asking, I commented: "At Auntie Sharon's place I've fun. She, Kim and I go out a lot, have parties and watch movies. Here, you don't do anything except work and. She loved Jack, had loved him from the first second he had approached her with his shy smile and introduced himself. There had never been a second of doubt that he was the man for her. So certain had she been that she gave him her virginity on their second date. But as much as she loved Jack she felt that something was missing from her life, from her marriage. She and Jack were in a sexual rut. The same positions, the same foreplay, the same words, the predictability of how Jack would act; it. ’ …A short pause… ‘First, I must tell you that I firmly believe that she deeply loves you and wants to continue as your wife.’ …Another pause… ‘Yet, there is still this deep desire to have a dominant force in her life. Its almost like a right brain – left brain situation for her.’ The doctor flipped several pages on the pad that he was holding. This was more for a distracting effect than accessing any notes on the pad. Barry shifted his body on the couch, took a deep breath and relaxed as best. The broth that you’ve got Gabby making is a good idea, but again we need a way for her to eat it.”“What about an IV?” I asked pointedly. “I know our medics usually had a couple in their packs when we were out on patrol. Couldn’t you use them?”“I could use them, but I haven’t yet,” Clara admitted hesitantly, “They would certainly help rehydrate her, but then once they’re gone there won’t be any more and then what? I’d like to see if we can bring her fever down naturally, first, and then.