A Well Lived Life Book 6 Kara IChapter 10 A Trip to Milford Part II
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November 1984, Chicago, Illinois
When Sofia, Wen, and Leila returned home, I started making dinner. Jorge and George arrived just as I was getting everything on the table. After dinner, we went to the video store and rented The Star Chamber and Twilight’s Last Gleaming for a movie night. I popped popcorn and when I sat down, I sat between Bethany and Sofia, which to me seemed like the safest place in the room. George sat in Jorge’s lap and the rest of the girls spread out around the room. When we finished watching the movies, Bethany and I headed up to bed.
“So you didn’t take Alejandra up on her offer?” Bethany asked as we cuddled after making love.
“She’s Sofia’s friend and it feels wrong to mess around with a girl who’s a friend of a lover of mine, if that makes any sense.”
“You’re expanding your types of girls who are off limits?”
“It makes sense, doesn’t it?”
“Probably, yes. It certainly could create trust issues. And it could ruin friendships.”
“Exactly. Alejandra was going to talk to Sofia, but I discouraged her. Not forcefully, but hopefully enough.”
Bethany laughed, “And if she asks Sofia, Sofia’s going to say that it’s up to you and Alejandra.”
“Which changes nothing in my book,” I said. “Remember when Kara told me to behave? And that I had to figure out what that meant? That was a very difficult minefield to navigate. I suppose if Sofia comes to me and gives me explicit permission, I’ll consider it, but even then, I might not. It just doesn’t feel right. If Alejandra, or Leila for that matter, were girls I’d met anywhere except as Sofia’s friends, I’d give them a tumble, as you called it.”
“You’re working out your balance as well as defining parameters for the future. This is good, Steve. I think all of us would be more comfortable if there were some limits!”
“Yeah, Karin and Sofia both raised the issue of me being a ‘pussy hound’ as Sofia called it, or being willing to stick my dick in any available pussy, as Karin called it.”
“There’s one available right now, if you’re interested,” Bethany offered.
“Sofia? Alejandra? Leila? Wen?” I teased.
“Jerk!” Bethany said, but she was laughing. “I meant hot cheerleader pussy, of course!”
I enjoyed it once again before we fell asleep in each other’s arms.
On Monday morning after breakfast, Sofia asked if I’d take a walk with her. The temperature was just below freezing, but that didn’t bother either of us. We put on our jackets, hats and gloves and headed up Woodlawn walking hand-in-hand. I waited for Sofia to talk, since it seemed like she had something on her mind.
“What is it with you?” she asked in Swedish as we turned the corner at 48th street.
She sounded exasperated.
“Alejandra?” I asked.
“And Leila!” she said.
“Other than dancing with them, and watching the race with Alejandra, I haven’t done a thing!” I protested. “In fact, when Alejandra sat down close to me during the race I told her I was worried about upsetting you.”
“I know,” Sofia said flatly. “She told me. She also said it was clear that you wanted to be with her.”
I sighed, “Being physically attracted to someone has absolutely nothing to do with actually doing something about it. I told Bethany last night that I was thinking about amending my rule.”
“Oh?”
“Yeah. No girls who are attached, no girls who are dating friends, and no friends of any of the core girls.”
“Not even with permission?” she asked.
“I’m not asking you for permission. Permission is one of those sketchy things. Even if Pete had given permission, I still never would have done anything with Melanie. Heck, Mikael willingly and happily gave me express permission before AND after the wedding and I turned Katt down, much to her annoyance. In both cases, as much as I wanted the girls, it wasn’t right.”
“You broke your rule with me,” she said softly.
“Not according to your dad when he told me to have sex with you during that first return trip!” I chuckled.
“He what?!” she asked, aghast.
“He told me to forget that you had Jöran, because it wasn’t going anywhere and just take you to bed. In almost those words.”
“I’m going to kill him when I get back to Hovås!” she declared, but she was laughing.
“Your dad knows exactly what he wants and he sure isn’t going to let anything get in the way. What was it you said about Greeks?”
She smiled, “That we’re ruthless in getting what we want.”
“Your dad’s doing what he can to help you!”
“I’m still going to kill him!” she insisted.
“I’d prefer you didn’t. If you do, they won’t let you come back. Ever!”
“That would be a problem,” she smiled. “In any event, it’s true. I know what the battlefield looks like and I have to adapt to it. Look, if you want to have sex with Alejandra or Leila, it’s up to you. And I mean that. Honestly, if that’s the price I have to pay to win, it’s a very small price. But we do need some kind of agreement when we get engaged.”
“When?” I chuckled.
“I’m playing for keeps! Yes, WHEN we get engaged.”
“So tell me your conditions.”
“I don’t know just yet. But there have to be some limits, Steve.”
“I know that. There would be some kind of limits no matter who I end up marrying. It’s just a question of where the line is drawn. Tatyana would draw the line at engagement. That would be it. Just her, for life. Karin would be OK with Jennifer and Elyse, until they had their kids, but after that, just Karin for life. Bethany is a bit more flexible.”
That wasn’t entirely true. Elyse had given me an option that effectively had no limits. The funny thing was, she said she wasn’t competing because she didn’t have to. I wasn’t sure exactly what she meant by that. Maybe it was what I’d discussed with the other girls - that Elyse already had a promise from me. Or maybe it was something else.
“And Kara?” Sofia asked.
“Kara’s decided she’ll be happy being my lover for the rest of her life, having kids with me, but with no need for a marriage certificate. Oh, she’d jump at the chance to marry, but if not, she’s said that she’ll have kids with me and then be the stay-at-home mom to care for any kids I have with Jennifer, Elyse, or my wife.”
“I’m not sure I could handle that,” Sofia replied. “Is that non-negotiable?”
“Everything is on the table, obviously. I could decide to marry Tatyana, in which case I’ll probably need to defect to keep Jennifer from killing me! I wouldn’t be very safe around the rest of you, either!”
Sofia laughed, “So you COULD be convinced not to have kids with Jennifer and Elyse?”
“Anything is possible, but I’d say it’s difficult to see a way forward that doesn’t involve Jennifer and Elyse in my life as the mothers of some of my children.”
“Are you OK with me talking to them?” Sofia asked.
“Yes. You’ve already talked to Bethany and Kara, as well the other girls here. I’ll give you Jennifer’s number in California. Just make sure you use the phone in my office so that I pay for the call.”
“OK. I’m trying to find a way to make this work that I can live with. It’s difficult, but I’m resourceful. I do promise not to have anyone killed!”
I chuckled, “You’re not Sicilian!”
“Greeks are worse,” she giggled.
“You’re determined; I’ll say that much for you!”
“I came here, didn’t I?”
“Yes you did.”
“We aren’t engaged yet. Have your fun. I won’t be upset, I promise. You don’t need my permission, but you have it. Just expect conditions. You have yours; I’ll have mine. And we’ll negotiate.”
“Your dad wasn’t kidding when he said you were like your grandfather, was he?”
“No he wasn’t!” Sofia said. “My grandfather was a shrewd businessman!”
“I need to introduce you to my friend Joyce. She’s Sicilian. She’ll be in Chicago in January, most likely.”
“Another girl you’re sleeping with?”
“No, not for a long time. And most likely, never again, because we had some serious issues. She’s a friend, but that’s about it.”
“What about Penny?”
“That’s going to taper off. Jackie talked to her about finding a boyfriend closer to her age so she can date in April.”
“Good. I don’t want to see her hurt. She’s a sweet girl. But she’s had her fun with her older guy, and now she needs to be a teenager. If this were Sweden, I might think differently, but I’ve seen that the US is VERY different. Is it true that they would put you in jail for being with Penny?”
“Quite possibly. Illinois’ age of consent is seventeen.”
“What a load of crap!” Sofia declared vehemently. “I couldn’t legally have sex with you when I was fifteen? Who runs this country?”
I sighed, “People like my mom. Are you sure you want to live here?”
“Yes, it’s just there are some really dumb laws and some really prudish people. I mean, could you see RFSU posters with dancing condoms on the subway here?”
“No,” I chuckled. “People like my mom would have a stroke! And a lot of people seem to think hiding birth control information and stopping sex education will stop teenage sex.”
Sofia burst out laughing, “That’s the dumbest thing I have EVER heard, and I’ve heard some pretty dumb things!”
“And yet, it’s true about America. Talk to Kara when she comes back. She can tell you all about it because she grew up in that kind of environment.”
Sofia shook her head, “Unbelievable.”
“I was born here and I say the same thing.”
“Can I ask for something?”
“Sure.” I said.
“Can we make love? Now?”
“Right here on Woodlawn Avenue? I think we’d get arrested!” I chuckled. “And it’s a bit cold!”
“I’m hot!” She giggled. “I suppose that your bed will have to do!”
We walked briskly back to the house and after taking off our shoes by the door and hanging up our coats, we went up to my room. The sheets were still in disarray because I hadn’t made the bed that morning, and I was sure that they smelled of Bethany. That didn’t deter Sofia and we were in bed as soon as we had our clothes off. What started as a slow, passionate act quickly turned into a frantic, driving fuck that had our bodies slamming together until we both experienced the overwhelming pleasure of our joint release.
“Well, that was interesting!” I chuckled, lying next to Sofia on the bed.
“I just couldn’t control myself!” she said through heavy breaths. “It’s like a switch flipped inside me and I just needed to be fucked hard and fast.”
“That’s not normal for you,” I said. “Usually it’s slow, soft, and loving.”
“True, but it’s not the first time we were like that. Maybe it was because the bed smelled like Bethany!” she giggled.
“Sorry about that. I didn’t expect you in here today.”
“Expect the unexpected!” she smirked, kissing me.
“Should I be afraid?” I asked with a silly grin.
“Only if you disappoint me!” she laughed.
“How about a bubble bath?”
We got out of bed and I drew a warm bubble bath and we got into the claw-footed tub in my bathroom. Sofia settled back against me and I wrapped my arms tightly around her. We sat quietly for about ten minutes before she spoke.
“Are you satisfied with our lovemaking?” Sofia asked.
“Yes, absolutely! You know what I like best. Don’t worry about that!”
“I wondered if that might have something to do with you wanting to be with other girls.”
“No, it has nothing to do with you not satisfying my physical needs.”
“So it’s mental or emotional?”
“And spiritual, too. Anala has been teaching me about true intimacy which doesn’t require sex. But, for me, I guess the sex is a sign of closeness, friendship, and emotional bond. I think, at my core, that what I’ve realized is that enforced sexual fidelity seems wrong. Society seems to want to force everyone into a very narrow path that would exclude Jennifer, and me, and a lot of other people from expressing their sexuality.
“The more I think about Jennifer and Josie, the more I’m convinced that Jennifer’s expression of her sexuality is no more and no less right than Josie’s, or mine, or yours. At our core, who we are can be expressed in many ways. Who I am is expressed by physical contact. It’s my way of showing love, care, and friendship. It also happens to be a hell of a lot of fun!”
Sofia laughed, “I’ll give you that last part. I’ve never, ever objected to sex, or even the idea of multiple sex partners.” Her voice became more serious. “My issue is one of commitment to a single person when you’re together, whether or not you have some piece of paper issued by the government, or worse, a church. One of the reasons I kind of shifted my view from living with someone to wanting to get married was the formal commitment to being faithful to each other.
“That’s where the conflict comes from. Don’t get me wrong, I love sex with you and I’m glad we did it and are doing it. I learned from the situation with Pia, Katt, Tina, and Karin that I could handle sharing you when it was informal, so to speak. I’m sure I told you that I felt that was necessary to get what I wanted and still want. But as I said outside, and a few times before, the compromise I probably have to make is beyond anything I’d thought about. In a way, I’d always hoped that you would change.
“I told you I didn’t have a problem with Alejandra and Leila because I don’t see them as any different from Katt or Tina. You’re not going to run off with them. The problem comes later, WHEN,” she giggled, “we get married. It’s like I said. I need to come up with what I think I can handle and then we need to talk about it. My preference would be that we were exclusive, but I’m willing to try to find a compromise.”
“Everything I said before about how I express myself is true,” I said, “and I will honestly admit that I struggle with whether or not that’s the right solution for me in the long-term. Maybe it’s a slowing down over time. I’ve done that from time to time when I needed to get my stuff together, like last summer before my trip to Sweden. Maybe years from now I won’t feel the same way that I do now. But I can’t promise that’s going to be the case.”
“Maybe we can try an experiment,” Sofia said. “Are you willing to try to work with me on this?”
“Let’s hear what you have to say,” I said.
“A New Year’s resolution that you won’t have any new girls without permission from Bethany, Kara, and me.”
I chuckled, “A new Triumvirate. I told you about that, right?”
“You did. This would be an act of good faith - that you are truly willing to compromise. If you can’t do something this simple, I don’t think any of us could ever trust you to not just continue to act like a dog when the females are in heat.”
I chuckled, “Is THAT what I’m doing? I do believe I turned down your friend from Argentina and you’re the one who made her available. In fact, that’s more or less Elyse’s prescription right now. That I find the right balance, which includes taking some opportunities. Some. But not going crazy.”
Sofia laughed, “What’s her definition of crazy? You have me, Bethany, Kara, Penny, and Elyse herself, plus Tatyana. Jennifer is a special case, I guess, because she’s going to be here alone which puts her off-limits.”
“It has to do with girls outside the core group. Elyse felt I was pushing back too hard against my own insecurities and was working myself into a real funk. Her prescription was for me to have some fun. I did, though I’m wondering again where the line is between having fun and going overboard.”
“That’s a good thing. I’m not the only one who has raised the issue with you, am I?”
“No. Karin did, which I think I told you about, and so did Tatyana and her father.”
“Interesting. The American girls all seem to think everything is just fine with your behavior, while the Swedish and Russian girls don’t.”
“That does seem to be the case. Pia would agree with you as well, and I suspect so would Tina. Here, I guess I’ve surrounded myself with girls who are tolerant of how I’ve chosen to live my life. Jennifer, and Melanie before her, never felt they needed to rein me in at all, and Bethany originally wanted me just to help her get past her fear of sex after her rape. Elyse decided long ago that she wasn’t monogamous, at least not in the traditional sense. Penny, well, Jackie says that she’s like a kid with a new toy and is just having fun.”
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October 5, 1992, Chicago, Illinois “Hi, Tiger! I missed you!” “Hi, Babe!” We hugged and kissed more than we normally did when we met at the ER after her shift, then she hugged and kissed Kara, and the three of us started our walk home. “How was San Francisco?” Jessica asked. “Good. The User Group meeting went very well, I saw my old boss and professor, Scott Bannerman, and Bethany and I had a lot of time to talk.” “If all you did with her is talk, I’m not sure I want to go back to the...
May 11, 1992, Chicago, Illinois Monday was turning out to be a LONG day. After my run and talk with Gina, and my talk with Elyse, I had a full day at the office scheduled. First was our leadership meeting in the morning, and then I had status meetings with each team. At lunch I’d gone to see Siobhán and explained that I was going to break off the sexual relationship, but that I wanted to remain friends. She was disappointed, but admitted that Thursday would have been the last time, since she...
January 19, 1989, En-Route from LAX to ORD When the engines of the plane started, Jeri reached over and took my hand. She held it while we pushed away from the gate, and taxied for takeoff. Her grip tightened a bit as we hurtled down the runway, but nothing like the death grip she’d had on my arm for the flight out. The plane roared its way into the air and once we leveled out, Jeri’s grip loosened but she didn’t let go of my hand. “How are you doing?” I asked with a touch of...
September 1982, Chicago, Illinois The weekend was quiet and besides homework, I worked on the program changes for Frank, called Karin, Tatyana, and Kara, and hung out with my usual study group. Monday was refreshingly normal. On Tuesday morning, I handed Katy my completed intake form. She put it in an envelope and stuck it in her bag. She said she’d let me know soon about the interview. On Tuesday afternoon, after having lunch with Stephie, I made my rounds and then I headed over to Sigma...
October 1982, Chicago, Illinois The drive back to Chicago was as uneventful as usual, and I arrived at the apartment just before 6:00pm. When I arrived, Elyse and Stephie were sitting on the couch and Jackie was sitting on the loveseat. Stephie hopped up as I opened the door and greeted me with a hug and a kiss. “Hi, Peaches!” I said. “Glad you’re home, Yankee!” “Hi, Steve,” Elyse and Jackie both said. “Hey,” I replied. “How was the weekend?” “Well, it was just Kurt with me, Stephie,...
June 11, 1989, Chicago, Illinois It was just after 3:00am when I kissed Trish goodbye. She’d been an enthusiastic, energetic, and adventurous lover. We’d done just about anything either of us could think of, though her breasts weren’t large enough for a tit-fuck. The last time had been in the shower where we’d ostensibly gone to clean up afterwards, but instead I ended up taking her from behind as she leaned against the wall of the shower. “I think I’ll have you again, Steve Adams,” she...
May 1978 The first couple of weeks in May were busy with school, work, and friends. Except for Becky, I didn’t even have any dates. But I was OK with that. Well, almost OK. I wanted to see Anna, but it likely wasn’t going to happen until school was out. I had tutoring sessions with Melanie, but she still wouldn’t talk to me about anything other than Spanish. Barely a hello. I was grateful for the tutoring, but it was maddening seeing my friend this way. I hoped someday she could understand...
March, 1982, Milford, Ohio As I drove along I-65, I thought about what Stephanie had asked for and what Bethany had said without even knowing about the request. Of course, because Bethany and I were so in tune, she might have actually had an idea that I was struggling with getting involved with my sister again. I kept turning it over and over in my mind and I kept coming to the same conclusion — that I shouldn’t do it. I was torn between doing what Stephanie wanted and doing what Kara and...
September 7, 1992, Chicago, Illinois “That went reasonably well,” Michelle said when her parents drove off. “There were a few times I thought my expression would give away something I shouldn’t. You were messing with me, weren’t you?” She grabbed both my hands and smiled, “I was telling the truth, in my own way. Thank you!” She leaned forward and kissed my cheek. “So, what’s left?” I asked. “To visit UofC tomorrow and formally withdraw from classes. To spend some time with you and your...
October 1981, Chicago, Illinois I arrived back at the apartment just before 10:00pm and saw the address for the party. I decided I wasn’t particularly interested in going so I put on some music, poured myself a glass of wine, and started reading more about Russia. I was alternating between the history and culture book and the Communist Party book, decided on the history and culture book for this time. I didn’t get much reading done because I was thinking about Tatyana, which led me to...
January 23, 1996, Chicago, Illinois “Father, bless!” I said, greeting Father Basil with upturned palms. “Bless you, Stephen,” he said as I kissed his hand. The waiter showed us to a quiet table along the wall of Roditys in Greektown. He took our drink orders and was back quickly. We placed our food orders right away and he left to put them in with the kitchen. “I’m not quite sure how to address this, so I’m just going to ask you bluntly. Are you the father of Michelle’s baby?” I shook my...
June 29, 1995, Chicago, Illinois On Thursday, I finally had lunch with Melissa again, something I hadn’t been looking forward to. Much like with Cèlia, Melissa and I had passed an inflection point and I was left with sub-optimal paths forward. I’d been struggling with the possible solutions, and all of them had pitfalls. When I walked into Takumi, I had something of a plan. Whether it was good or not would only be known once everything played out. “I spoke to my wives,” I said after we’d...
December 5, 2000, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota “I had a good time last night,” I said. “I was surprised you invited a friend!” Mary laughed as we walked into the exam room, “Naomi had a good time as well. You know what a Resident’s life is like.” I nodded, “No social life.” “Exactly. You guys seemed to hit it off pretty well.” “Yes, but I’m not here for that!” “You’re everywhere for that, and you know it!” I couldn’t help but laugh. “Let’s just say that you hit the sweet spot -...
If you ain’t a Sci-Fi Geek, you ain’t going to like this one. Mild erotica, but very interesting Sci-Fi concept. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WARNING! This warning is possibly not needed for this particular story, but I am including it because it is needed for most of my stories. If you decide to read other of my stories make sure that you read the disclosures and warnings at the beginning of each story. All of my writing is intended for adults over the age of 18 ONLY. ...
March 1980, Hovås/Göteborg, Sweden I woke early as usual, but just enjoyed being in bed with Katt. When she woke, she hopped out of bed and pulled a robe out of her closet and handed it to me. “There’s a spare toothbrush in the bathroom. Go have your shower, then we’ll have breakfast after I have my shower.” I quickly showered and brushed my teeth, and went back to Katt’s room. She went to shower and came back a few minutes later. She dressed, and I got a very good look at her sexy body...
April 5, 1997, Chicago, Illinois “You missed cuddles this morning!” Birgit said accusingly when I walked into the house about 9:30am. “I know, Pumpkin, but I had a work emergency and had to go see Aunt Joyce and Grandpa A.” “And now we have to get ready for karate!” “I know. We’ll have some family time this afternoon. I don’t have any plans.” “Good!” I hugged her and the rest of the kids, then went to find Kara. We hugged and kissed, and went straight upstairs to get ready for...
September 3, 1989, Chicago, Illinois “Good morning, Sensei,” I said, bowing to Sensei Jim. “Good morning!” he said waving me to a chair in his office. “How was your trip?” I asked. “Enlightening. I spent most of my time acting as a manservant to Sensei Robert and Sensei Hiro.” “He who will lead, must first serve,” I said. “Someday, I’m going to send you to Sensei Hiro, should he live long enough. You understand.” “Does that mean you are now 6th Dan?” I...
April 11, 1989, Chicago, Illinois Jorge finally came home on Tuesday afternoon. He was sore, but recovering. What hadn’t recovered was my sister’s attitude. She’d at least started going to classes after skipping three days, and seemed to be caught up, with a bit of help from some friends. But on the topic of Jorge and his family, she was immovable. The González family had finally gone home earlier in the day, once Jorge’s release papers had been signed. I only hoped things would improve...
October 29, 2000, Chicago, Illinois Birgit followed me as far as the stairs, then scooted upstairs when I went to the front door and opened it. “Hi!” Sophie said. “Hi!” I replied and held the door open so she could come into the house. I closed the door behind her then led her to my study where I waited until she went in, and then walked in, closing the door behind me. I nodded to one of the wingback chairs, she sat down in one, and I sat down in the other. “Is something wrong?” she...
It was two a.m. and I was putting my sheets in the wash. I could not stop masturbating since I dropped Jen off at her house. I couldn’t get her body out of my mind. In fact, I hadn’t been able to get her out of my mind since we started going to the gym together. It was as if the more time I spent with her, the more attractive she became to me. At times, I caught myself trying to peek in her shower stall to catch glimpses of her. But today, I actually saw her naked. She wasn’t that little girl...
August, 1983, Chicago, Illinois I walked in the near 90°F heat to Carla’s place. I was grateful that the humidity of the morning had dropped significantly; otherwise the heat would have been unbearable. By the time I walked up the steps to the apartment over the photography studio and knocked on her door, I had broken into a light sweat. Carla answered almost immediately and invited me inside her studio apartment. The air was moderately cool, and the window air conditioner was running full...
July 1982, Milford, Ohio On Tuesday morning, I kissed Kara goodbye and headed to my parents’ house for my usual morning routine with my little sister. She was happy that I could spend the morning with her and asked to take a walk, so we weren’t in the house with my mom. “Let me guess — this walk will end in the clearing,” I said with a smile. “Yes,” she said, taking my hand as we walked down Overlook towards Klondyke. As usual, we turned around and walked back, taking the path to the...
March 13, 1994, Chicago, Illinois “Hi, Steve!” Ailea said when she opened the door. “Hi,” I replied, accepting the offered hug. There was no touching of lips, just of cheeks, and I wondered if I’d misread her intentions at her birthday lunch, or if, perhaps, she detected my reluctance to return the offered affection. “Lunch is ready, so go ahead and sit. I’ll bring it in from the kitchen.” I went to the low table, sat down, and a minute later, Ailea brought miso soup and sushi, our usual...
April 3, 1997, Dallas, Texas “Remember what I said about drinking too much,” I said, as I poured bourbon into three cups. We’d stopped at a liquor store, bought a bottle of Blanton’s, and then returned to the small suite I’d reserved at the Westin. Deborah’s room was down the hall, and Krissy’s was two floors below. Krissy’s comment had caught me a bit off guard, but I hadn’t reacted visibly. I didn’t know her quite well enough to know if she’d been teasing with Deborah, so I was being...
March 28, 1991, Chicago, Illinois “This day belongs to you, Kara!” I said when the three of us woke on Thursday morning. “Happy birthday!” Jessica said. “Thanks,” Kara replied happily. “I think I’d like an amazing birthday fuck from our husband, and then a nice loving shower with my wife!” Kara said. “Do we have enough time?” I asked. Jessica giggled, “I set the alarm for thirty minutes earlier!” “Then let’s not waste any of it!” I said pulling Kara to me. Kara’s squeals as I plunged...
September 4, 2000, Chicago, Illinois On Monday morning I went to my study to make a surreptitious call to ensure that the surprise I’d planned for Kara was still going to happen, and after confirming that it was, Jesse, Matthew, Michael, and I began preparing for the Labor Day party by getting beer and soda into coolers, getting the grill ready, setting up tables and chairs in the backyard, and ensuring the liquor cabinets were stocked while my wives and daughters worked on food prep in the...
September 1, 1987, Chicago, Illinois “I heard that you have some kind of plan to help Ed,” I said to Connie. “There’s no plan,” she replied. “A witness who saw the shopkeeper alive after Ed left came forward.” That sounded convenient, and I wondered if the witness was real or someone that Anthony had put forward to solve the problem. Certainly, the videotape was real, because I couldn’t imagine how Anthony could have faked that, but the witness? Who knew? “So is he being released? Or is...
August 17, 1997, Chicago, Illinois We finished lunch and Marissa and the younger kids went to play, but Natalie sat with the adults to talk, with coffee, tea, or soft drinks. The Sarcus were very comfortable, but the Heaths were still struggling. But, vitally, they hadn’t left and hadn’t insisted Natalie leave the group. “Can you explain how you developed this attitude and approach?” Chris asked. I nodded, “It started when I was just a bit younger than Natalie. My mom was a total control...