"I think I was expecting a chastity belt or a slave collar. I would have happily accepted either one. But I was floored when he reached into his pocke...t and pulled out a small square box. I had no idea what was in it. Then he dropped to one knee, and held up a ring.I went into shock. "Galan is that... ? Uhm ... What is it?" I asked. I had an idea, but I was afraid of making a mistake and ruining the best night of my life. I thought that maybe it was a friendship ring, or one of those promise. Okay, Ben. You can wake up now."Ben blinked several times, then rubbed a eye with his hand."Hi Ben, my name is Tim, this is Suzi. We have a little deal to propose to you to get you out of the mess you're in. You game?" What mess is that?" he said calmly."Your little drug problem. We'd like to help you kick the habit." Yeah, sure you can. Look, pip-squeak, I'm not in the mood for... " How would you like to feel that high you got from the special joint Dennis gave you? You know, the one that felt. " Jack," interjected Chester. "We've hired a private detective to find out what has been going on with you. He's only been working for us a couple days, but he quickly notified us of your new address. He has not, however, been able to find anything out about any woman you might be interested in. Does one even exist?"This was a surprise! I should have known that Chester wouldn't accept the situation easily. He wanted facts, and names, so he had hired a private dick. I tried to quickly recall my. He felt like his feelings were fighting his instincts.It was not going to be an easy night…——————————————– DECEMBER As time flew by, things didn’t get much easier for Jesse and Christie. But as the November page blew off the calendar and the first day of December rolled in, everyone on the ranch felt relieved. Jesse and Christie were friends. Sort of. But something was broken beyond fixing.Jesse had hooked up with a few men since that kiss with Christie, but his latest date was a little more.