A woman like Lara would, though.” He took a deep breath and sighed it out as if he was about talked out from emotional fatigue. “If I guessed, I w...ould have to say that she probably would say our relationship provides a way for her to be fulfilled. I hope so, anyway. I realized, though, the relationship is doing the same for me. I never knew it, but I was yearning for someone to take care of. Is that nuts?”She shook her head. “No, not nuts at all and I think you are right, even about yourself.. .. I do not want to hurt Brindy. I wanted to make her happy."I kissed my Dave. "But I want to make YOU happy. But some things are too much for me to bear." You make me happy, little one. Pat and Brindy, we love them, and love will get us all through this."I made Dave sleep without clothes. "I must feel you very much all night, Dave."I tried to sleep. I kept thinking of Dave and me, and thinking of Brindy crying because I made her sad. She has had enough sadness.I finally found sleep with Dave's. "I looked at my watch, time for a leisurely dinner and then back to campaign headquarters by 8PM. The returns would start coming in by then. Mark moved through the crowd, hand on the backs of workers, a few words and a smile of encouragement and then accepting the weary smile of agreement."Great job! Thanks! Thank you, so much." They all looked tired but expectant, beginning to build toward a time later tonight when the whole group would be on yet another victory high or silently slumping off. The toast was made using a French bread cut on the bias. It was toasted lightly on both sides and then butter is smeared across one side and melted. Eggs must be slow cooked and fluffy. And with a hint of cheese adds nice flavor. Of course, I could eat plenty. We all sat down and enjoyed the breakfast Robin made. Olivia was heading out to shop with Julie later and I was heading back to my apartment. I had some work to do and general clean up of the apartment. Then I was probably going.