When I stepped up to the window, I already knew what I wanted, the stereo, and six “D” cell batteries. I counted out six twenty-dollar bills, and ...waited for my new toy. The ship’s serviceman that was working in the store that day handed me the articles, and the change. I thanked him and headed for the ship’s fantail where I could check out my new stereo. As I walked outside on the fantail I felt like a changed man. The world of steel walls and artificial lights was left behind, and I had. 'Natalie you look great' I told her, 'Thanks Tony I hope I look ok' said Natalie.Well the evening went really well, we had a good meal and just chatted about our family and things we used to do when we were younger.So the next day we both decided to spend the day around the pool just relaxing, I found us a couple of sun beds and I took my top of and laid down, and watched my sister take her top of to reveal a perfect pair of boobs held in her bikini top and Natalie bent down to take her shorts. " Yeah, that's why I'm here. I'm sure you have heard that people think I've lost it." Yes, I watch SportsCenter on occasion." Well, then you know everyone thinks I should retire. You should hear the jerks on the sports talk radio stations. Saying that I should hang it up before I embarrass myself. What do they know about football? And you should see the headlines in the papers. Even my coach thinks I'm shot." You mean Jimmy," the wizard interjected. "He has no room to talk. He must have. Land fell beneath as city edges began to show. The once towering omnipresent encompassing outstretched arms of Christ grew smaller and more human as Claudia soared. At the tree-line half way point she got out.She crept into the forest, years of leaves providing carpet beneath her feet. The scent of Mama's furniture polish as the wind intensified. The well worn path that no-one else knew. Snapped branches. Dappled sun. Secrecy prevailed. Claudia found the clearing. Folded her shawl, took off.