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We Could Go Back," He Said. In The Dome Light Of The Car, His Face Looked Hard As Stone. "we Could Go Back To Your House. I Can Stay With You Always. We Can Know Each Other's Bodies In Every Way, Night After Night. I Could Love You." His Nostrils Flared, And He Looked Suddenly Proud. "i Could Work. You Would Not Be Poor. I Would Help You." "sounds Like A Marriage," I Said, Trying To Lighten The Atmosphere. But My Voice Was Too Shaky. "yes," He Said.

I Snuck A Look To See How Eric Was Taking This, And He Was Staring At Me The Same Way The Monroe Vampires Had. Thoughtful. Hungry. "that's Interesting," He Said. "i Had A Psychic Once. It Was Incredible." "did The Psychic Think So?

Of Course I Am Grateful, And I'm Sure You Are, As You Put It, A Special Vintage," Bill Said Politely, "but I Have My Own Wine Cellar.

I Have A Big Hole In My Heart," I Said. "but It'll Close Over." I Don't Want To Sound All Dr. Phil," She Said. "but Don't Let The Scab Seal The Pain In, Okay?" That's Good Advice," I Said. "i Hope I Can Manage It.

When You're A Professional You Do Your Job No Matter What Gets In The Way. You Might Take A Sick Day, You Might Take A Personal Day, But Then You Show Back Up Or You Won't Get Paid. Everyone Develops His/her Own Strategy For Dealing With Days That Are Not Productive.