The time was just past 1 a.m. The men talked about everything from sports to politics. XXX Karen had returned from her nightly adventure at about 10 in the morning. “I won’t be in your way” Brian laughed and shook Paul’s hand once more in a spirited way. “She was in a group with other friends; guys and girls. He looked at his wristwatch and decided to stay a little longer. “You’re not still drunk, are you, love?” she giggled and walked through the bedroom, picking up stuff from the floor. He looked at the door of his hotel room – so close and yet so far – thinking about what was waiting for him behind it. “You’re not still drunk, are you, love?” she giggled and walked through the bedroom,




















