I see the look on your face, kid. I’ve seen it on the faces of every young guy who’s come through here. You look at me and you see the years. Let me tell you something. I’m not just standing; I’m standing strong. And I’ll be right there when the final whistle blows.
It wasn’t the desire to save lives that drew me in, not at first. It was always a quiet fascination by exploring someone’s body. To chart the uncharted territories… So yes, I will let you be the first one to explore me.
Uncharted territories Read Post »
“You know what I would love right now?” he said, slowing his pace as they walked down the street.
The other man glanced at him, wiping a bead of sweat from his brow. “Don’t tell me. Ice cream.”
Waffle cone with sprinkles Read Post »
A cold command cut through the silence: “Look at me.” The voice lowered to a chilling whisper. “You have more than I need.”
I have nothing to give you Read Post »
The old man was in bed, but his suit jacket was still on, the tie tight at his collar. He had just gotten into bed, and his eyes slowly fluttered open… A look of vulnerability crossed his face. “You should get more comfortable… Don’t be shy… Let me help you with that.”
A look of vulnerability Read Post »
“Got a minute?” the colleague asked, his voice low. “I’m having a hard time with this report and could use a second pair of eyes on the data. Can you come to my office and take a look?”
He was cutting through a thicket of scrub brush, looking for a shortcut back to the main path, when he nearly ran into him. They both froze, a moment of startled silence…
The shortcut’s this way Read Post »
The final pen stroke was slow and deliberate. It scratched across the paper, a sound that carried the weight of years of negotiation. With a soft click, the pen was set down. The other man, who had been waiting, picked up his own pen. He added his signature, his hand steady and quick…
A binding agreement Read Post »
The fire crackled, sending sparks into the silent dark. He didn’t speak much, just watched the flames dance… After a long while, his gaze shifted from the fire to me…
