She revealed that she was separated a few years back and her ex-husband was in Delhi. She moved back to Dehradun with her parents and started her own ...business.Then out of the blue, she said,”You know, I really like you coz you are unassuming and a very good listener….and well you are handsome as well”, and winked. I replied, “Well that’s a huge compliment coming from a gorgeous lady like you. Believe me, you are of the very few women I have liked. Thanks!” So what do you like in me?” she asked.. I stopped to see Cara, a classy and proud lady. I enjoyed playing with my daughter and being with Cara. I hoped I could give her a son. We had a nice midmorning hookup. The Freedmen's Bureau had given her a lot of trouble and attempted to seize her land for carpetbaggers and ex-slaves. They claimed it was abandoned.Fortunately, I prevailed with General Schofield. He appreciated my efforts in the valley and was the best of the military district commanders. I had been among the first to receive a. He glanced at Reggie, smiled and said hello. Then he stared at me. To look at him you'd think Reggie has never had another girl over to the house while he was home before. If that's the case I think I know why. He made no effort to hide the way his eyes were roaming my body. He made me very uncomfortable. I found myself staring at his hands. He must surely have the largest hands I've ever seen!Reggie got up and took his lunch pail from him. She gave him a hug which he returned half heartedly.. " What in the world are you talking about?"I handed her a glass. "Cheers, Honey." After we'd clicked and had a sip I said, "Two guys were waiting for me last night." And then quickly I told her the rest of it."Oh, Lincoln," she said her hand resting on my arm. "They didn't hurt you, did they?" Enough," I said. I felt the anger rising within me as I remembered the things they'd done to me. "Now you tell me why someone wants me to stay away from you and Bonnie."I saw the hurt in her eyes and now.