Brad We slept in on Sunday morning. The night at the event had gone well. After supper, there had been speeches, and each of my team members had donated a large sum of money to charity. I had spoken in front of everyone. Usually, I hated speaking in public. It reminded me of school when I had to talk in front of the class, and they would all stare at me, and I would feel on the spot. This time, it had been different. Carly had been there, watching me, hanging on my every word, and I had spoken just for her. Afterward, we had come home, and I had fallen asleep with her in my arms. We had skipped the s*x, which was difficult for me. But, after what had happened, knowing she had felt so vulnerable and exposed… I just wanted to let her know she was safe with me. That, just like back in high

