Givers and takers, Richard thought. He had learned early in life to be the user, discarding the unnecessary or burdensome.

“For the first time in his life, Richard looked deeply into the eyes of a woman …”

“What the hell is going on?" Roberto strode after his wife. "Look at you. What h…”

“Gabriela found herself mesmerized. This was the man she had met for the first t…”

“This is part of my heritage, my identity. Normally, people don't understand, ev…”