I broke up... today." Shit, sorry... I didn't realise you were seeing anyone." He offered his condolences, then headed for bed, leaving Marcus to it. ...Marcus came back with a cup of tea for her, which she took after his second attempt to urge her to it, and then he sat down."Sho'... this isn't a break-up." He told her, quietly. "I've seen you through a few of those, this is... this is something else. What's going on?" I... could... I need a shower, Marcus, would that be a problem?" Um... no, I. Men are thereto be used, to give us what we want. To protect us. Learn how to do thatand you will be a very happy woman. Now after my lecture it is time foryou to give me another organism, something not many men can do enough."Eventually, totally exhausted we fell entwined into a deep sleep justabout the same time as most mortals were rising from their beds.Gabriel and Angelique had fallen asleep some time earlier after Gabrielhad been completely emptied and Angelique had truly enjoyed the. You can come over tomorrow if you want." I was a little confused, and disappointed. So I got my bus pass out of my bag and went home.I spent maybe most of the afternoon trying to figure out when he would call, and why he'd cancelled on me. At about 6.30pm he finally called."DYLAN! I've been missing you like crazy," I said throwing myself down on the bed."Hey. Umm, listen. Are you sitting down?" Wha? Why?" Just shut up. Ok? Listen. This afternoon, when I was talking to Freya, I kind of noticed. "JIm, our appointments are at 2:00 PM at Jill's Beauty Salon. Lois toldme about Jill's and it sounds like heaven. I have spoken on the phonewith Jill herself and found out what they offer for me and for you. It isquite a full service salon." Oh, Jim darling, you have been so wonderful, throughout all our marriageand especially over this past year. I know I have been demanding and attimes your male pride has been sacrificed. But you have made me so muchmore of a woman. And, honestly, honey, I do.