‘I, uh, I’m gonna be right back,’ I stammered, turning from the table. As I walked to the restrooms, I could hear the table erupt in laughs, and... I knew, I just knew they were laughing at me. That was ok with me, them laughing at me. That I could handle, and handle well. It came from years of practice. But them acknowledging my lack of love life, and the reasons why, only affirmed the inadequacies I had, and it grew into a huge ball of insecurity in the pit of my stomach. I stared at my. Not all rich are greedy.”“Oh, that’s right. Your husband is John Carter,” said the agent. He couldn’t imagine someone giving away ninety-five percent of his income to charities. He asked, “How rich are you?”Smiling at the question, Ed answered, “I’m the richest man alive. I have three wives and a husband that love me. I can’t imagine a greater wealth than that.”The answer puzzled the agent and then he said, “I meant how much money do you have?”Ed answered, “I really don’t know. I earned a. "Don said you were single," Sue said carefully, wondering perhaps if her comment was out-of-bounds."Divorced for the past ten years. Too much travel for me and too much alone time for my ex-wife. We parted amicably, but it was really all my fault. I loved the work and as much as I knew it was damaging my marriage, I couldn't seem to stop. But sooner or later, it all catches up to you. I'm through with that life and I'm hoping that Lynnwood is my last stop."Once again, I saw quick glances. "Only authorised personnelare allowed in this section." Sorry," said Chris , taking charge, "but we're kinda lost. Couldyou direct us to the elevators?" Down the hall, first right then second left," she said, stillregarding us suspiciously."Thanks," said Chris, bundling us back the way we'd come. When thewoman had come through the door I'd caught a glimpse of what was inthe room beyond. It was a huge stone obelisk with thick silver veinscriss-crossing its surface.And those veins were.