Preface
I couldn't believe it. I guess, with my luck, that since I had virtually no sense of self-preservation - and my never-dying hope that it would happen to me - I guess with him around, it was hard to remember all the bad things that were sure to happen. So, half scared, half annoyed, I watched them crowd around me, and waited anxiously for them to come. I suppose, with grim smile, that I deserved this. With each great blessing, comes a great sacrifice. For him, I wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice everything I had. Love is a great blessing, and a great sacrifice. As long as we were together, I would make the sacrifice. And so, with final deep breath, I was ready.
Hopefully, the wind would blow in the other direction.