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Considering that I still worked part ti, secure career ahead ofmy childhood coimetrophobia "You licked that one I wishtheir fears"

"You kidding est pussy on two feet If I had half the balls you say I have, I'd get the hell out of this place and start a new life"

Krista sat back in her chair "Go on," she s Soh Especially when I see soain, but not California; it's way too crowded - this place is getting just as bad I feel claustrophobic around here I' on a dead end"

Krista re aloud

"I mean I love Shannie and all, but she's back with Genise Maybe it's ti, I looked at Krista and shookto Atlantic City Why do I do things that are contrary to my best interest?"

"Do you?" Krista interjected

"Do I what?"

Krista leaned forward in her chair "Do you do things against your best interest?"

I laughed: "Ain't it obvious?"

"Not necessarily" Krista replied "Maybe in your heart of hearts you know Maybe you're aware of your bliss path Maybe talking Shannie into going to see Genise only seems counter-productive Maybe there's a part of you that knohat your next step is"

I studied my sneakers "That's crazy" I said

Krista rested her head in her left hand "How so?"

"I don't know; it just sounds crazy" I protested

"I' you of the hook James Answer my question" My sadistic shrink ordered

"What was the question?"

"Why is my believe that you knohat your next step is crazy? In other words, why is talking Shannie into going to Atlantic City against your best interest?"

"You can't figure that out?"

"James, you just admitted it's time to admit defeat and move on I don't quite see it as defeat, but never-the-less, you're on to so"

"Yeah, I' to make myself miserable"