My Story Part 65 Corbin ********** What the heck! I have developed this irritating tick/twitch on my left lower eyelid. It doesn't impair my eyesight, but it's so fucking annoying! How retarded, I have to squint so that it's not noticeable, which only draws more attention to it. This has been going on for weeks now but I've been reluctant to go to the doctor because I'm hoping it will just go away. Sometimes it stops, but most of the time my lower eyelid will just spontaneously begin twitching, involuntarily! Just great, this is all I need. I can place my finger over my lower eyelid and sometimes feel the nerve or muscle or whatever-the-fuck actually spasm under the skin. I bet if I stick my finger in an electrical socket and give myself a good jolt the little fucker will stop twitching. Well, not a good idea, since it might also stop my heart....thus killing me...moving right along to plan B. But there is no plan B, so I guess the twitch goes on. ********** Several months ago, not long before Sharon and I parted ways (Dating that is, we are still very close friends), we were sitting in this deli eating lunch when I was caught doing something that I often criticize guys for. "What are you doing?" Sharon leaned across the table and whispered, but for sure her tone was one of irritation, regardless of how low she was speaking. "Huh?" Squeaked out of my mouth feebly and I jerked my head to look at her. "Huh?" Her pretty face mocked me with this goofy look, "You heard me!" she snapped but still kept her voice low. "Nothing." I groaned but I knew I had been caught and what made the moment very uncomfortable was the realization that my whole head had proceeded to turn and follow this girl as she walked by us and up to the counter. But I didn't stop there, after watching her walk by I continued to simply stare. She was very attractive, but it was the tight, baby blue yoga pants she had on that seemed to command my attention. So there I sat, ogling this girl's ass blatantly, but I can now admit that it was one of the most beautiful butt's I have ever seen, period! I can say that now without shame, but back then I just looked down at my sandwich and blushed a little, a bit ashamed and feeling very awkward, perhaps uncomfortable in the moment with my own sexuality. Had I really just openly checked out another girl? And I did so totally without thinking about it? But why am I surprised by that? After all, I am involved with a girl. The confusing thoughts kept coming even when I thought I was comfortable with everything and the direction my life was going in. The questions just kept coming and still do sometimes. "Very, very nice." Sharon's voice is real low now and I know what's coming next, "You have excellent taste." But it's a taunt on Sharon's part, a build up to further ridicule. So I just shrug. "She does have one beautiful body." Sharon continues. "Sorry Sharon." I look up with big sad eyes trying to avoid being dragged over the coals, because as you probably know Sharon has a big ego. And again, I should remind you readers Sharon was emotionally the dominate one in our relationship. "You will be later, you'll be kissing MY ass tonight." She smirked in this unfriendly way, but only she and I would know what that means and so my heart began to pound until I felt faint and flush because I knew she was serious. But enough of that. ********** Privately I got a chuckle as the Mr. Big Body Builder still had a priceless 'stunned' reaction on his face from Sharon's dismissive comment. But anyway, Kelly's finger hovered over the keypad of her cell phone while I had scooted close to the edge of my chair. Why? I dunno, but like I said something didn't feel right, did Taylor come over looking for a fight? "Chill everyone, I should have known Sharon was going to be less than cordial, so we'll head on." "Good idea." Sharon sits back into her chair which brings me some comfort but I'm still looking up and down the beach. Most everyone has packed it in for the day but there are still a few people around, enough that if something did happen it might draw some attention. Taylor appears to turn, as does her entourage, which in turn causes my heart to leap with relief. "You know Sharon..." Taylor paused and now my stomach knots up again...damn so close to a peaceful resolution, might still have one so I tried not to think about the negative. "...I'd be interested to see how much that mouth of yours runs when you're out of your comfort zone." And Taylor wags her finger in my direction, then at the beach house we're staying at. Well that comment got Sharon was on her feet in one fluid blur, "I'll be running my mouth the same as I am now!" "But running your mouth is all your good for, nothing else." "Come'on guys!" I'm standing now but have to pull that damn bikini out of the crack of my ass. "Corbin please, let Sharon stand on her own two feet for once." Taylor raises the palm of her hand toward me, but I just look at Sharon as if waiting for her to tell me what to do. "I can take care of myself." Sharon states in a cold tone, only giving me the briefest of glances. "Of course you can, or you think you can because Corbin is standing right there, while another buddy of yours is ready to dial 911. Like I said, always in your comfort zone Sharon." And I'll be damned if Sharon seemed speechless for a few seconds as her hands came to rest on her slender cocked hips while she appeared to be contemplating something. Did someone just freeze-frame the moment? Because no one moved or said a word and there was like almost twenty people around us now, including all the girls from the house, the guys with us and Taylor's group. And now I'm nervous, shaking nervous. "You want me to knock your block off here or somewhere else?" Sharon says and starts to swipe the sand from her thighs and hands as if she's ready to get down to business. "What!" I snap, tears are filling up my eyes as I can't believe what I am hearing...no need to mention what is transpiring before my very eyes. "Here will do." Taylor pulls her cap off and sunglasses off. Then Sharon does something that didn't immediately register at that moment, but in retrospect seems like she had her mind together. She quickly bent over and snaps up a bandana with her right hand from her beach bag, then quickly wrapped it around her right knuckles. Personally I just want to wake up from this nightmare. Trying to disguise the trembling in my voice from how emotional I was getting, I say "Hey, this is crazy, there are families right over there." Pointing down the beach, but I'll be damned it was like I wasn't even there, everyone's eyes and ears were focused on Taylor and Sharon. I glance over my left shoulder and Kelly has her phone at the ready, I then turn back to look in Sharon's direction just as Taylor handed her cap and sunglasses to one of the girls in her group. When Taylor turned back around it was too late as I was too far away, Sharon's whole frame seemed to leap forward, her right fist leading the way until it connected with the left side of Taylor's face. "HEY!" Was the only thing I could muster, the rest of my voice had choked up with emotion, tears were streaming out of my eyes almost instantly. I mean I really lost it as I ran forward with arms outstretched, I managed to push on Sharon's shoulders driving her back, but the punch had been thrown...the damage was done, if not physically, then to any chance of maintaining the peace. The big guy in Taylor's group had stepped in and held Taylor's two other friend's back from charging Sharon, yelling out an encouragement of "Give'em room!" Thanks buddy, you stupid fuck! Those girl's wanted revenge all right, can't say I blame them either, Sharon had totally sucker punched Taylor. Oddly enough, I was sort of proud of Sharon. So I've got my hands gripping into Sharon's shoulders, and vice versa as she's trying to get around me but I'm not letting her. She's also pleading as tears stream out of her own eyes, "Please Corbin don't interfere, I've got to settle this." "Shit! Damn!" Now those pleasantries were coming from behind me, it was Taylor cursing, I recognized her voice and glanced back, she was up on both feet now, her left hand cupping her left jaw. "Go ahead call the police now, she threw the first punch so it's self defense I'll claim." I'm loosing my mind again, how do these things happen like this? I look over at Kelly who has this bewildered scared expression like 'What should I do?'. Everyone had that expression of fear on their face, but thankfully several people are moving between Sharon and Taylor, pleading with both sides to calm down. Thank god this crowd showed some common sense! Unfortunately Sharon was quick and determined, I'll give her that and I'm not talking about the punch now, but while I was distracted she bolted from my grasp, running around me. She dodged a couple of other folks and went straight for Taylor who this time saw her coming and the two girls just seemed to tackle one another in an entanglement of arms and legs. Then they were out of my vision and on the ground. I didn't have far to go as I practically dove through people to get to where the two where scuffling. Before I even got there I could distinctly hear Sharon's voice grunting and struggling in the sand with Taylor who was emitting her own heavy groans. My worst fears were realized when I saw Taylor using her weight advantage and had rolled on top, trying to what I could only assume was to pin Sharon down. Taylor did in fact have control of Sharon's left bicep, finally pinning it down and that was my cue to try and pull Taylor off before she started throwing punches down at Sharon's face. My two hands were reaching out to pull Taylor off, but first I had to dislodge one of Taylor's friends from my right arm, obviously since the fight looked to be going Taylor's way she didn't want me to interfere. I easily yanked my arm free and shoved her away, sending her flailing back several feet. I turned back to grab Taylor when Sharon managed to free her right hand and punch Taylor's left jaw again, not once but twice! So I froze... ...and now I just watched with everyone else. I don't think the punches really hurt Taylor as they were from the ground, but they did connect on that same left cheek Sharon had tagged earlier. It was enough of a distraction that Sharon had time to thrash violently on the ground, combine that with the shifting sand and she was able to scoot from under Taylor. I actually was almost cheering her on! Wait...I had to get a fucking grip. As soon as the two scrambled away, I guess to get their bearings? (Not me, I would have been all over Taylor as she retreated. Yeah sure, I'm talking big now huh :) Sharon had literally backed up to my feet, so I took that opportunity to haul her up and then dragged her from the circle. She fought me every step of the way and verbally protested but there was no way I was letting her go. All the girls were around her as were the guys, trying to calm her, about damn time too. But I was still paranoid and looked over to see Taylor pacing while her left hand would massage the side of her face, I'm sure it was pretty sore too or would be later. Periodically she would pause and bend over, bracing her right hand against her right knee. It was a confusing volley of threats and accusations before Taylor and her friend's finally departed. Sharon alternated between crying and pulling herself together as I brushed the sand off her body and checked her over for any injuries, just a few scratches and a couple of bruises on her torso, but that was it, thank god. Also, and I don't know how, but that small pink bikini of hers managed to remain in position keeping the privates all covered up. "Hey everyone!" Sharon called out and wrapped her right arm around my neck for support, more moral then physical. Once all the girls and guys were round us, Sharon then proceeded to invite everyone back to the house that night for a party which kind of surprised me, but I think she wanted to try and immediately take everyone's mind off what just happened. Besides, we had been there a whole week and gotten to know these guys pretty well, they were nice and every day on the beach we would all congregate, so it was kind of a farewell party. As we collected our stuff Sharon remained defiant with what happened, "I'm not sorry Corbin, she had that coming." "It's okay Sharon, I understand." I sighed. If you're surprised by that response don't be. Sharon obviously had allot of emotions bottled up that I was unaware of. As I watched Taylor and her group disappear from view, I got the feeling she was pretty shaken up. Just by the nervous way she was pacing and the way she kept touching her cheek, I guess three fairly good punches would leave a nice sore spot. Enough of that crap, my mind was on other things. Like had Sharon really thought about what might happen by inviting all those guys over tonight? But I let it go, I just didn't want her to get mad at Vera for sleeping with one or two guys tonight and I knew she would because that is just the way Vera was. I was thrown for another loop when we got back into our room and Sharon grabbed me, pulling me in close for a kiss and then grinding her body against mine. I wasn't expecting it and I certainly wasn't expecting her to be so...well so forceful. But I didn't need to do anything, Sharon was pulling off her suite as well as mine and pushing me on the bed, never mind the fact we were covered in sweat, lotion and a little sand, all of that seemed to actually add to the spontaneity of the moment. It felt and smelled like we were still on the beach...then memories of that night came flooding back and I was now into the moment...and in the mood. We probably made love for at least half an hour when she rolled off of me and flopped onto the bed to my right. We were covered in a fresh sheen of sweat as we caught our breaths. "Sorry." I heard Sharon say and that caused me to look over, she was crying again and I immediately sat up. "Sorry for what? You still upset over the fight?" She nodded her head 'yes' and I just brushed the tears away. I know the feeling, all the emotions that can rise up inside of you and with nowhere to go, they sometimes get the better of you. ********** So let's cut to the chase, the guys showed up and there is nothing exciting to tell. It was not a wild party and not because it was in Sharon's house, it was because we typically are not like that. "Because Corbin and I are a couple." I heard Sharon say in one group conversation. I was across the room but it had obviously caught my attention, so I had to find out what the question was. Upon my approach Sharon turned to me and pointed to one of the guys, "He wanted to know about keeping in touch after we go home and I told him you and I were already involved. Better to just get it out you know?" Sharon looked at me calmly but I sensed she was uneasy about the fact she had not consulted me first, as if I might be upset. It really was no big deal as all of the reactions were fairly predictable, from astonishment to the simple raise of an eyebrow as if it was no surprise. It went over allot better then when we spilled it to all the girls in the house. Besides, it was bound to come out I guess since most of the week had become a series of awkward moments as I dodged requests for my phone number, go out to dinner, dancing...anything and everything. Now Vera, Rachel, Kelly and Jenn were all being very flirty with our male company and as the night wore on, the more inebriated everyone became the more people became openly affectionate. No vulgar displays of open mouth kissing in the middle of the large living room, just some of the girls were now sitting on the guys laps. Sharon surprised me all the more by her very laid back attitude, I was totally shocked when Vera walked up to her and whispered a question if one of the guys could sleep over, in her room to be specific. Sharon simply shrugged and said "Sure." In fact, Sharon had this whole distraction going on that I couldn't figure out at all, but didn't pursue it at that moment. While Sharon and I dated, she did a good job of getting me to dress up more, instead of my preferred dressing down. Normally I would be sitting around in a pair of cargo shorts and a tee shirt, but tonight I had on a nice skirt and tank top which she said helped show off my body. "Do it for me, I like to see you with less clothes on." She would plead, to which I would give in, but not always. Inevitably a few of the guys cornered me to discuss the great shape that I was in and how strong I was, how often I worked out. This topic had already come up before several times on the beach, but apparently some of the guys wanted it to be the primary conversation all of the time. One guy was even bold enough to ask me to make a muscle with my arm so he could touch it, so I did, it was very innocent just a quick firm grip on my bicep. Some were genuinely interested, after all I was in better condition then any of them, not that they were slouches but let me just clarify that I was more 'defined' then any of them. Still, even with Sharon's declaration of our relationship status several guys were not deterred, and continued to press for phone numbers and dates. That went the same for Tina, even after flashing her engagement ring several times they still pursued her for something more. Like I said, all fairly tame stuff really, it wasn't until 2:30AM that everything wound down. Some guys were sober enough to go home, some were passed out on the couch while Jenn, Rachel and Vera retired to their respective bedrooms, each with a new guy friend. Vera, I wasn't surprised about, but Rachel and Jenn took me off guard. But then again, these were guys they had bonded with over the course of the week so I just hope they use protection. I helped Sharon clean up the kitchen, we didn't talk much because it was nice to enjoy the peace and quiet after a long night of noise. "I have an idea." Sharon said when we got to our room and proceeded to pull out some bathing suites. "What?" I just asked. Yes I was tired, but still not so sleepy that I wanted to object and so I let her lead me out to the pool. She stopped us just short of the entrance where the showers and a small changing room stood, a 'pool house' if you will, so we could change into our swimsuits. "You coming in?" Sharon asked as she descended the later into the pool, I stood at the edge contemplating for a minute before sitting down, letting my feet dangle in the warm water. "Just going to relax for a minute." But I had another question on my mind and decided to probe some, "So tell me, why did you bring me out here?" Sharon didn't answer right away, but had this smile on her face as she performed a slow leisurely swim in the vicinity of where I sat. "You know why." Sharon glanced over at me once and smiled. "Is this some new fetish of yours Sharon? Making love outside?" I could feel the blush in my cheeks and glanced around once again. In the dark of the dunes it gave us the feeling of solitude and secrecy, I hoped that's what she had in mind and not trying to do something in this pool. The lights were turned down low, but still, everything was illuminated and I wondered if we were being watched by any of the neighboring beach houses. Probably not, it was almost 3:00AM, and every light was out. More importantly our own beach house backed right up over the pool and several of the bedrooms had windows overlooking the this area. 'Stop being paranoid.' I thought but never got an answer as Sharon submerged under the water for several seconds, I watched her body move gracefully thru the underwater shadows and resurface between my knees, that mischievous smile already on her lips. Her eyelids blinking several times as the water droplets cascaded over her head and eyes. "Sharon!" I leaned forward with a gasp, "Where is your top?" when I suddenly realized it was no longer on her. She never said a word; her right hand emerged from the water holding her pink top. I looked around and leaned forward again, "Stop!" I hissed but I suppose my smile gave away my own weakening resolve. "You'll really be surprised with this." Sharon seductively said and I watched Sharon raise her arm from the water, she smiled as she rotated her hand to reveal her bikini bottoms. "Sharon!" I leaned in some more and gasped, but my eyes and lust betrayed me. Sharon tugged and I shifted my legs until my buttocks were on the edge of the pool. "Hmmmmm" Sharon sighed as she pushed my knees apart, "Now that's in the way, isn't it." Her eyes traveled up from where my suite covered my crotch and stared into my eyes as if waiting for me to comply with an unspoken request. My head lowered and I hunched my shoulders a bit, I was feeling a bit shy and embarrassed for some reason as I slipped the straps off my shoulders. I looked up behind me at our house and all the curtains were closed and that gave me some relief as I started to remove my top, although anyone from inside the house could easily be spying on us and I wasn't at all thrilled about letting anyone watch Sharon make love to me. "Your so cute." Sharon bobbed a little in the water, observing my cautious behavior and reluctance. I really dragged out the last part, untying the small bow on the side of my bikini bottom, I then leaned to one side to pull it free. I was now totally nude and I must say totally aroused, evident in how hard my nipples were. "Closer." Sharon whispered as her head moved in deep within my thighs, I shuddered when I realized what she was after. God I felt so vulnerable, sitting nude as I opened my legs, now my sex was completely exposed to Sharon. Slowly I watched Sharon's deliciously long tongue lick run up the length of my slit, then flick at my clit. My chest heaved as my fingers flexed, gripping the edge of the pool. Sharon prodded at my hole with her tongue and I thrust my hips forward off the edge to meet her, at the same time I could feel a finger flicking at the very base of my vagina, her nail teasing from one orifice to the other. It made me shutter and whimper, I no longer gave a fuck about being nude, my eyes alternated between closed and open as I struggled to keep my balance. Softly, Sharon dipped a finger into my entrance, then in one steady motion pushed it inside, all the way to her knuckle. I moaned and arched my back, my long legs flexed out straight and I had to wonder, 'If a finger elicited this kind of stimulation from my body, imagine what a penis would feel like'. Sharon leaned down and wrapped her mouth around my clit and she sucked it hard as she explored me with the length of her finger. My hips began to buck to her every stimulation, and then Sharon curved her finger inside of me stimulating me further, that combined with her sucking lips and flicking tongue coaxed an orgasm out of my body. It peaked when she withdrew her finger and thrust two up into my tight dripping tunnel. As if possessed, I rammed my hips into her face, trying to somehow bury her even further inside me, I was really feeling those two fingers now as my ass scooted erratically around the edge of the pool. My whole being shook with the force of the orgasm that overtook me as she kept up the steady pressure on my clit. Once Sharon's touches subsided I shuddered one last time and slowly lowered myself backward collapsing onto the ground behind me, arms splayed at my sides. My legs remained apart, as limp as the rest of my body, I felt Sharon kiss my sex delicately causing me to shudder and moan again. Not a word was spoken as I slowly sat up. Sharon moved back as I lowered myself into the water and then she moved right up to me, our kiss came fast but then slowed and I could taste myself on my her lips and tongue. What had happened to me these past few days I began to wonder, I was doing things that I had never done and doing it with this girl, and my best friend! It makes for a dangerous combination. We stayed in the shallow part as we kept kissing, sucking on each others tongues for long minutes, then moving under water, but still we kept kissing and hugging. It was as if I felt complete, more so then with any boyfriend. Sharon suddenly pulled away and climbed out of the water, I watched the water cascade over her tan, firm backside, I was momentarily mesmerized. She then took up the same position on the edge of the pool where I had sat earlier. Sharon's lips were already spread and dripping with moisture as I played a finger along her folds. I sucked the engorged clit into my mouth and continued in a slow teasing rhythm, Sharon really got into this, her whole body would sway as she watched me go down on her. In a moment of weird aggression I would sink my teeth into her inner thighs, sucking and biting my way up to her sex, this act Sharon loved as it always caused her to buck and squirm, sometimes even squealing with delight. That was enough to send her over the edge and she shouted, "I'm coming, yes, don't stop. I'm coming." Her whole body heaved as she came, her muscles clamping around my two fingers inside of her now as her thighs squeezed my head, yet I kept sucking her as she came, shaking with each new ripple that coursed through her body. "Fuck," she said when she had finally caught her breath, "That was incredible." And slid off the edge back into the water where we gently masturbated each other, mouths slurping at each other's breasts as our fingers circled our targets. Finally we were spent and slowly made our way back up to our room. I don't recall what time it was when I drifted off to sleep, but I do recall waking up with the faintest hint of sunrise coming up. I needed to pee so I untangled myself from Sharon's embrace and stumbled off to the bathroom, which was right out side of Vera's room. I mention that fact because of the noises coming from her bedroom and with the door cracked I found my curiosity was getting the better of me. I did initially reject the idea of spying but my voyeuristic side took over and I leaned around the corner to peak. But I already knew what was happening, my ears were being assailed by the distinct sound of two people having sex and from the all of the moaning it was obvious things were well under way. What I didn't expect was the visual site that came into view as my head peaked around the corner. Yes I felt guilt and shame for peaking, I should have just gone into the bathroom and then back to bed. But no, I had to peak, besides I've stumbled upon couples having sex while at parties when I've gotten lost in a house looking for a bathroom, only to open a bedroom door. But now I wanted to see and fortunately my eyes were well adjusted to the dark, although as I indicated the sun was starting to creep up. The sight before me was outrageous and emotionally I couldn't seem to process what I was seeing. There was Vera, totally nude, standing spread-legged, but leaning over the bed with her arms out and braced against the top of the bed. Behind her was the guy she had taken to bed earlier in the night, well at least she was consistent on this particular night, he too was totally nude. What threw me was Vera's open stance, allowing him maximum access, her legs were straight and as I indicated she was bent forward at the waist. His right hand was on her hip moving her back and forth, there was no lovemaking between them, it was a fuck, and from how she moved and sounded Vera was enjoying every bit of it. My mind seemed to suddenly split in two, part of me was repulsed and found the scene a total turn off. All of my fantasies and dreams always involved women and men that I knew intimately, the idea of sex without love always seemed to fall outside the realm of my understanding and desires. But here I was, eyes riveted to these two people, doused in sweat and panting desperately, my eyes watched him periodically reach up with his left hand and grip a handful of her hair and pull back. It looked uncomfortable, but Vera simply let go a long moan of pure pleasure causing her to further arch her back. There was a combination of factors that kept me rooted in place, the wonderful sex Sharon and I had just hours earlier still reverberated throughout my body and mind, the fact that I was standing there in the nude (I don't know why I mention this other then the fact that it added a greater element of exposure on my part, making me all the more aware of my own sexuality as I watched). So the battle in my mind continued between seeing this as an erotic sight, versus the lack of passion, love and emotion. Then there are the audible stimulants of their sweaty bodies loudly slapping together, Vera's vocal grunting and backward grinding indicated she was lost to everything, except having this man fuck her (Vulgar I know, but that's all it seemed to be). My body freezes in panic as I watch him back away from her and pull out, thinking I was discovered, but then he slowly moves forward again. This time he lowers himself a little (and I have to stop and say that a part of my subconscious seemed to be studying this with a degree of analysis, sounds scientific and cold I know, but part of me was trying to relate to all of it.) Anyway, it was a lewd sight as he hunched up and over her all the while she is arching back and that's when I noticed how the sounds seem to fade away, but I realize it was due to the pounding in my eardrums. My heart rate had significantly increased, it had snuck on me and now I was aware of my open mouth and breath coming a little faster (That's my raw emotional side now trying to take over, remember I had this internal struggle going on). Suddenly I could see a noticeable difference in the muscles along the back of his body contracting and then relax as he let out a long, loud moan. Well that was my cue to leave, so I took a step back and into the bathroom, quietly closed and locked the door as I pulled myself together. Shit I was even sweating a good amount as I stood in front of the mirror trying to collect myself, bring myself down because as you can guess I was definitely aroused. I wondered what it must be like, to allow oneself to simply enjoy something like that, to disconnect emotionally and to turn yourself over to that pure sex drive in all of us (And get your mind out of the gutter you punks, because I never thought about joining in with them for a threesome...gross!). Anyway, those thoughts and questions are nothing new for me as I've wrestled with this many times before, which goes to show you kind readers that I am human and have moments of intense temptation that requires allot of soul searching but more importantly mental and spiritual fortitude. I've ached for it before, to be with a man that is, to enjoy the same thing that Vera was doing in the other room. But that lust, or drive, always crashed into a mental block...a wall if you will. Girls and guys like Vera either never had that wall of resistance or crashed thru it a long time ago. It directly conflicted with my desires for control and of course 'My Plan', to marry first, I can't loose sight of that. Well, I won't rehash a long rant about my personal beliefs because I've been down that rant many times over. Looking around the bathroom I was immediately stressed out that there was no towel to wrap around my body. I was having a very modest moment but took a deep breath and quietly exited that bathroom, successfully getting back to the room and into bed. I didn't get much sleep as I lay there with those damn images recycling thru my mind over and over. So I just pulled Sharon close and tried to relax.