Your Life Isn't Out Of Control. It's

My Father Hired You To Protect Me," Ahmed Said, "not To Go Off Chasing Men." Grandma Leaned Forward, Keeping Her Eye On The Taurus. "we Think This Guy Killed Fred." "who's Fred?" "my Uncle," I Told Him. "he's Married To Mabel." "ah So You're Avenging A Murder In The Family. This Is A Good Thing.

The Way I See It, Living In New Jersey Is A Challenge, What With The Toxic Waste And The Eighteen Wheelers And The Armed Schizophrenics." Connie Rosolli

Why Do You Give Me Cars?" "it's Fun," Ranger Said."and It Keeps You Safe. Do You Want To Know Why Keeping You Safe Is Important To Me?" "you Love Me?" "yes." A Sigh Inadvertently Escaped. "we're Really Screwed Up, Aren't We?" "in A Very Large Way," Ranger Said.

If Anything Happened To You, I'd Be So Destroyed They'd Have To Strap Me To A Bed And Feed Me Through A Tube. After Five Or Six Years, I Might Be Capable Of Taking Care Of Rex. In The Interim, You Should Assign A Guardian.

Ranger Cradled My Face In His Hands, Using His Thumbs To Wipe The Tears From My Eyes. "the Ceremony Is Over. Can You Make It Back To The Car?" I Nodded. "i'm Okay Now. Am I Red And Blotchy From Crying?" "yes," Ranger Said, Brushing A Kiss Across My Forehead. "i Love You Anyway." "there's All Kinds Of Love," I Said. Ranger Took Me By The Hand And Led Me Back To The Suv. "this Is The Kind That Doesn't Call For A Ring. But A Condom Might Come In Handy." "that's Not Love," I Told Him. "that's Lust.