.the soft hands of the nurse holding my hand as she guided the needle into my skin....mmmmm.Then some time to be alone, waiting for the room and dr. t...o be ready. Thinking of what was next, I'm surprised I didn't have a massive hard on, but my mind kept it in check, I suppose. None of what was happening or about to happen made me nervous. In fact the bowel prep at home was the most inconvenient part. This certainly wouldn't be the first time I had something in my ass, and this would surely be. ' Luther looked at me and laughed saying '...let us go over to the park and discuss some things that yo might be interested in...' I settled back and relaxed as Luther drove through the side streets and into the park. :uther explained to me '...you are a very strong looking fellow and should explore all the ways of making money. How much do you get at the burger joint..?' I answered '...just barely enough for me to afford to help my folks out some...' Luther looked at me and turned part way. How many of you have tested yourselves?"No hands came up."Well, we're going to now."Rita, hand out the strips."Everyone, spit on a card."They all did so."Did any turn green?" asked Alice.Janet, who had been recruited at Moore Genetics, raised her card. It was green.So did a black woman in her sixties, named Carla Winters.Alice raised her hands. "That will be all, ladies. Everyone but Janet and Carla can go about their business."You two, come with me."Alice walked them over to the overstuffed. A word to the wise: Valerie may not be a strong as you think she is. Be careful.’ Nathan threw some bills on the table to tip the waitress and slipped out of the room, leaving Brendan alone to finish the pitcher. Brendan staggered up to his hotel room during the fourth quarter of an overtime game. *************** Brendan’s hangover the next morning was spectacular despite a pint of water and three painkillers. He entered his kitchen with a dozen roses and called out for his wife. Everything.