0 comments/ 63151 views/ 27 favorites A Bolt of Lightning, A Husband's Thunder By: Sfbullrider This is a bizarre tale about how a husband finds out his wife had cheated on him. Lightning strikes can sometimes in rare instances cause strange occurrences in the brain. It has been known to provide access to previously inaccessible areas of the brain. This is a fictional story, and I make no claim to scientific fact. I hope you enjoy the story. A Bolt of Lightning, A Husband's Thunder It all started on the 18th hole one day while I was playing golf. Dr. Bill Self and I play golf every Friday afternoon. My name is Jake Sanders. I am a 44 year old mediation attorney. I have been married 23 years to a my beautiful wife Pam. I spend every Friday afternoon on the golf course, then dedicate my whole weekend to my wife. Pam is a Physician's Assistant for a Dermatologist. Their office closes Friday at noon. Pam uses the afternoon to run errands, or do things around the house. Now don't get me wrong, I do my share of housework, and cleaning. Pam mostly likes to decorate, or work in her garden on Friday afternoons. Pam and I met in college, and married before either of us graduated. It was tough, but we survived, and have spent a great 23 years together as husband and wife. We have a daughter in her Sophomore year in college. The empty nest has been fun for both of us, and to be honest, great for our sex lives. Oh it was awesome before, but now she can make all the noise she wants. In fact, as I was watching Bill hit his tee shot on number 18, I was thinking of the sex Pam and I would be having tonight. As I was about to hit my tee shot on 18, it suddenly started getting darker. A big storm cloud was approaching. In Texas, Spring thunderstorms can come, and go pretty quickly. Bill jumped in the cart and said, "Let's hurry so we can beat this storm. We don't want to be out here with lightning flashing around us." We got to Bill's shot first. He looked up, then got ready to hit. "I don't see anything, and there is no thunder yet, I think we can make it this last hole," he said. He hit his shot, then drove me over to where my drive landed. I got out of the cart and pulled my 6 iron out of the bag. The cloud was over us now, and there was a faint sound of thunder. I looked up and said, "I still don't see any lightning. Let me hit this shot right quick, then we can putt out, and go have a beer." Right in the middle of my backswing I had a strange sensation. There was a loud noise. It was the last thing I remembered. I woke up in the hospital. Bill had been sitting in the cart, so he was not hit. I was not so lucky. The lightening hit my 6 iron, went down my arm, and out my shoulder, according to Bill later. My heart stopped. Bill called 911 and ordered Air Life. He started CPR on me. The paramedics were close by, and on the scene very quickly. They hit me 3 times with a defibrillator. The 3rd time got my heart started. Bill administered some drugs that the paramedics carried with them. They all saved my life. I would have died without their quick response. I was airlifted to the hospital, where I was hooked up to all sorts of wires and monitors. I woke up with this really beautiful nurse looking down at me. "Hello Mr. Sanders. Do you know where you are?" I shook my head no. I couldn't talk yet. "Do you know what happened?" I shook my head no. "Do you remember anything?" I shook my head no. "You were struck by lightning. Dr. Self saved your life. "Do you know who you are?" She asked. I thought a minute, but I was having a hard time remembering who I was. She smiled at me, then I heard: He sure is cute. I'm sure glad he made it. I had fun getting him undressed. What? I heard her, but she wasn't speaking. Did I hear it, or was it just in my mind? This is really strange. She left for a little while, then came back and looked at me. He is starting to look a little better. Let's see if he remembers anything yet. "Mr. Sanders? Can you speak?" This was so weird. All I heard from her mouth was if I could speak. It's almost like I can hear what she is........ Holy shit. Am I hearing what she is thinking? I must be dreaming. I looked up at her. "Mr. Sanders can you speak? Come on handsome, speak to me. I heard her call me handsome, but she didn't say anything. The lightning strike has given me some kind of ability to hear what people are thinking. "Yes, I can speak now. Who are you?" "My name is Julia. I am your nurse. You are a very lucky man." I guess I should go get his wife. She has been waiting to see him. To bad he is married. I wouldn't mind giving him a little CPR. Cardio Pecker Resuscitation, that is. "You were struck by lightning on the golf course. Dr. Self called in Air Life, and immediately started CPR. They had to shock your heart back into rhythm." "Yes, it is starting to come back to me now." I think she was just thinking what it would be like to give me a blow job. I'm not sure if this is a good power, or a bad one. "Great. I'm going to go get your wife now. She is in the waiting room worried sick about you." She walked away, but I could not pick up anything. I think they have to be close, and looking at me for me to hear their thoughts. Pam walked in and immediately ran over to my bed. She gave me a hug and kiss, careful to avoid the wires and censors I was hooked up to. She held on to me for a few seconds, then said, "Honey I thought I had lost you when Bill called me. He said you were being airlifted to the Emergency Room. What were you doing playing while it was lightning?" That was a stupid thing to do, but not near as stupid as what I did. I heard her thoughts. What did she mean, what she did. "I know honey, we thought we could finish the last hole before the storm hit. The lightning seemed to come out of nowhere. I'm so sorry to cause you to worry." I said. "It's ok as long as your all right." She said. I can't believe I let Ben seduce me today while Jake was playing golf. What was I thinking. WHAT? I thought. "Were you at home when Bill called?" I asked. I needed more information. "Yes honey, I was working around the house when he called." More like cheating on my husband around the house. I am so ashamed of myself. Should I just confess to Jake? Maybe tomorrow I should just tell him what happened. Just then the Doctor walked in. "Hello Mr. Sanders. You are a lucky man. Most people would not have survived that strike. Dr. Self probably saved your life. He came in with you, but had to leave." "I know Doctor. I will have to start giving him more strokes when we play in the future." The Doctor laughed and looked at my charts. Yes he is one lucky man, in more ways than one. His wife is one beautiful woman, and what a set of tits. I gave the Doctor a funny look, but he was busy with my charts. "We are going to give you something to help you sleep. You should be well enough tomorrow to go home. You do have that burn on your shoulder we are going to treat." "Thanks Doctor, I do feel a little tired." The Doctor left, and it was just Pam and I in the room. "Pam, could you stay here beside me for awhile. I know I'm about to fall asleep, but I need you here." I said. I wanted her to replay in her thoughts what happened today. "Of course baby, I'm not going anywhere." I acted like I was asleep, and concentrated on her thoughts. Oh Jake, you look so sweet just laying there. You are the best husband ever. I can't believe I betrayed you today with Ben. Let me see if I can remember how it happened. Ben and Vickie are very good friends of ours. We do a lot of things together. There are always a lot sex jokes, and have been some references to swapping, but it was always a joke. Now that I think of it, it's always Ben who brings it up. In fact, we were at a party the other night with them. Ben drank quite a bit, and was getting pretty friendly with Pam. I mentioned it to her later, but she said it was nothing. She said the attention made her feel sexy and attractive, but it was harmless. I focused back on Pam, pretending I was asleep. When Ben knocked on the door, I just thought he was looking for Jake. He came in and asked to talk to me. He also wanted a beer. I should not have joined him with a glass of wine. The talk was casual at first. I thought maybe he had a problem with Vickie. Then he started telling me how attracted he was to me. Not in love or anything, but that he wanted to have sex with me. I knew I should have asked him to leave, but the one glass of wine turned into three. I also found myself curious. I had never been with any man except Jake. What would he be like. I caught myself fantasizing as he talked. He was really attentive to me at that last party. He made me feel real sexy. I finally realized Ben needed to leave, and I tried to get him to, but he kissed me. I tried to resist, but he kept on. I kissed back. The next thing I know we are in the guest bedroom. I was on the bed with my skirt up, and panties off. Ben just pulled his pants and underwear down, and crawled between my legs. He was inside me. He was fucking me. How did I let this happen? I didn't stop him, and I didn't protest anymore. Why? Did I enjoy it? I don't know. When we finished, I got the call from Bill. She was looking down at me crying. How could she do this to me. I love this woman so much. What am I going to do? What am I going to do? Jake will divorce me if I tell him. I wish we could start this day over. It has been a bad day. No I didn't enjoy it. He was a terrible lover. Jake is a hundred times better than Ben. After that thought, I did fall asleep. The sedative finally took me to la la land. I didn't wake up until the next morning. Physically I felt good. I was sore, but felt good. Mentally, I was devastated. Pam could tell I was not the same, but she probably thought it was my ordeal. She continued to beat herself up in her mind. When we got home later that afternoon I took some more sedatives, and slept until Sunday. Every time Pam was with me I would concentrate on her thoughts. I didn't learn anymore details than what I knew. I could tell that she was still very distraught over what she did. I had to figure out what I was going to do. I couldn't just come out and tell her I could hear what she was thinking. I waited to see if maybe Ben would try to follow up with another roll in the hay with my wife. If they did, I would lower the boom. I would also bring Vickie in on the cheating spouses. Monday evening something strange happened. Ben and Vickie dropped by to see me. We all sat in the living room and talked. I could hear everyone's thoughts. This was so weird. I heard Some of Ben's thoughts. Wow, look at Pam sitting there. She looks so hot. It's hard to believe that a few days ago I had my dick in her pussy. I concentrated on Pam. Ben is staring at me. I know he is thinking about the other day. I am so embarrassed. I wonder if Jake suspects anything? Vickie said, "Jake you look like you are recovering pretty well." "Yes, I feel pretty good. I took the week off just to make sure. In fact, Bill and I are planning another golf game next Friday. However, the first hint of a cloud, and we are off the course, and into the bar." Everyone laughed. Ben suddenly perked up. I think my trap had been set. This could be my chance at Pam again. I have to talk to her. The other day I was too anxious. I can do a lot better. I need to talk her into one more time, then that will be it. Yep, that will be it all right. You will both go down if that happens, asshole. Pam was nervously fidgeting in her chair. She suddenly jumped up and announced she was going to open a bottle of wine for all of us. She started for the kitchen. Ben yelled, "I will help you Pam." Good, this is my chance to tell Pam I will be over again next Friday. So Ben thinks he is going to get another shot at her. Well I have a little surprise In store for them if they do. Should I tell Vickie now, or wait. I think I should wait. "What are you going to do all week Jake?" Vickie said. Damn Jake looks good. I know what I would like to do to him. Too bad we are both married. I would fuck his brains out. I coughed and had to turn away. I may have even turned red. Vickie came over to see if I was ok. "I'm fine Vickie. Just choked a little I guess. I'm just going to hang around here and rest up. Like I said, I will probably play golf Friday." Pam and Greg came back with the wine. They had been in the kitchen longer than it takes to open a bottle of wine. Vickie laughed and said, "What were you doing Pam? Giving Ben a blow job in there?" Everyone laughed except me. That was the type of jokes and kidding we had been doing for two years now as friends. Pam noticed I didn't laugh. I could tell she was in deep thought. I concentrated on her thoughts. Jake didn't find that funny. Does he suspect something? I can't believe Ben just asked me to do it one more time next Friday. He said he wanted to do better, and it would be our last time. I shouldn't have told him to come over, but I want the chance to tell him what we did will never happen again. I will just have to explain that I have no feelings for him, nor do I ever want to have sex with him again. She can't seriously think that Ben will not do everything he can to get her in bed once he gets here. I have a plan to catch them together. Even if she doesn't do anything, I will get her to admit that she has had sex with him. Tuesday afternoon I got real horny. I had these strange feelings. I wanted Pam in the worst way. When she got home I immediately took her in my arms and kissed her passionately. We made out a little before Pam was overwhelmed, and responded to everything I did. She became very horny also. I guess she also wanted to make up for the guilt she was feeling. After dinner, she told me to take a shower and wait for her in bed. She took a bath and got all fixed up. She walked in the bedroom in her bath robe. She slowly untied her robe and let it slip to the floor. She was completely naked, and looked like a goddess to me. I had the mother of all boners. I was so horny. I walked over, picked her up, and carried her to the bed. She started to go down on me, but I stopped her and said, "I'm going to please you first." Within minutes I had her screaming from her first of many orgasms to come. Then I had her go down on my dick. I let her suck until I felt like it was enough. I had total control over my orgasm. I filled her mouth with come. She never minded me coming in her mouth. Then she said, "I guess we will have to wait until you recover before we fuck." "No, Im ready now," I said. I had become a superman in bed. My dick was bigger and harder than it had ever been. I felt like I could fuck for hours. It must have been another effect of the lightning. I crawled between her legs and pounded her pussy a good 10 minutes. She had at least two orgasms. I finally finished, because I sensed she was getting a little tired. We waited a few more minutes, then I had her ride me cowgirl style. After we both came again, she rolled off breathing hard. "Where in the hell did this come from Jake? I mean you have always been a fantastic lover, but tonight you are Superman. You have never fucked me like this before." "I think it must be a side effect from the lightning. I just feel like I could go on forever." I said. I fucked her one more time from behind this time. She was too sore to do anymore after that. I could have gone on all night. After the last orgasm, I concentrated on her thoughts. That was so amazing. I have the best damn husband in the world. How could I ever have let Ben seduce me like that? He is nothing compared to my husband. I love you Jake. The next day I decided it was time to let Vickie in on the secret. I called and made arrangements to meet her that afternoon. We met at a Starbucks for coffee. I told her everything except how I knew about Pam and Ben. She didn't want to believe me at first, but when she thought about how attentive Ben had been to Pam the past few months, she said it did make sense. I picked up something she was thinking. I thought Ben's flirting with Pam at that last party was a little out of line. I should have confronted Ben when I saw him grab her ass. Pam just laughed, so I thought it was good natured playing. I'm glad Jake didn't see that. "Vickie I am going to start divorce proceedings. If I catch them together Friday, and they admit they had sex, I am having her served right there," I said. "Me too Jake. I'm not putting up with this bullshit. You might want to reconsider though. I'm sure this was mostly Ben's doing." "It takes two to have sex. Unless he raped her, then she was a willing participant." I said. Thursday morning we met at the office of the best divorce lawyer in town. He agreed to take both our cases, and would have the papers ready to serve Friday afternoon if we wanted to. My plan was to leave like I was going to play golf. I informed Bill that if anyone asked, we were playing that afternoon. I would pick Vickie up at 1:15. They lived about 15 minutes from our house. The divorce server would meet us in front of my house at 1:30. Ben was coming at 1:00. I figured by 1:30 he would have her in the guest bedroom again. It remained to be seen what we would find. At 1:45 Vickie and I would be outside the bedroom waiting to surprise our spouses. The server would come in when we signaled. I waited Friday until Pam got home from work before I left. She got home about 12:15. I walked out with my golf clubs and told her I was leaving for the golf course. She came over and gave me a big kiss and said, "Have fun honey, and remember if any clouds come up, get off that course." I laughed and said, "Don't worry, I learned my lesson." I concentrated to see what she was thinking. He looks so cute with his golf clubs. I've got to let Ben know that Jake is my life, and I don't ever want to have sex with him again. Last Friday was mainly my curiosity, and Ben's power of seduction. I will not let that happen this time. I was still a little torn on whether or not to serve the divorce papers. She may do what she says, but the fact still remains that she did cheat on me. I love her so much, but I will not allow a wife of mine to cheat and get away with it. I drove around for a little bit just thinking. At 1:15 I picked up Vickie. "It's show time. Are you ready?" I said. "I guess so. I don't like it, but I guess we have to do what we have to do." She said. We pulled onto the street I lived on at 1:29. We parked a little ways down, then walked to my front door. The sever was sitting in his car. He got out, and walked over to where we were standing. I took a deep breath, and quietly unlocked the door. I peeked in and saw no one. I was pretty sure they were upstairs in the bedroom. We walked quietly up the stairs, and then stopped right outside our guest bedroom. Sure enough they were sitting on the bed, but they had their clothes on, and were talking. Ben was pawing on her, but Pam was pushing him away. "Ben I told you last week was a huge mistake. I never should have let you have sex with me. I love Jake, and I will not risk my marriage over some cheap affair. I can't even believe I let you get me in this bedroom again. I think you should leave." He was still trying. He wanted her to kiss him. He said, "Come on Pam, one more time, then we will forget it ever happened. I am so horny for you." I had heard enough. I was really pissed off now, and so was Vickie. I motioned to Vickie that I would go in first, then I would signal when she should walk in. She nodded ok. A Bolt of Lightning, A Husband's Thunder I walked into the room, and right up to both of them. Pam screamed. "Oh my God Jake, what are you doing here. I thought you were playing golf?" "Yea, I play golf, and you play with Ben." "No honey, it's not what you think." "Bullshit. I'm going to ask you a question, and I want you to answer honestly. Last Friday while I was playing golf, did you let Ben put his dick inside your pussy on this bed?" She was crying pretty hard. "DID YOU?" I yelled. "Yes, but please let me explain." Ben said, "Jake I am so sorry. It was a mistake. We got carried away, and it will never happen again. Please don't tell Vickie." I called for Vickie to come in. Ben looked like he had seen a ghost. He had that deer in the headlights look. He and Pam looked scared. I motioned for the guy with the divorce papers to come in. I was so mad that I decided to go ahead and serve her. Vickie nodded for him to serve Ben. He had them acknowledge their identity, then served them the papers. I had already packed my bags that morning while Pam was at work. I looked at Pam and said, "I can't believe you hurt me like this. I am leaving, you can stay here." "Please Jake, let's sit down and talk. I have to explain everything." "Here is what is going to happen Pam. Monday, we will meet at the law office to sign the divorce papers. It is very fair, and splits everything 50/50, except you get the house. The divorce does not become final until 60 days have passed. After we sign, we will sit down, and I will listen to everything you have to say. Then I will go try to deal with everything, and decide what to do." "What if I don't sign Jake?" "Then we drag it out, and definitely get a divorce. Your choice." "All right, I will sign, but then you have to hear me out." Vickie and Ben were arguing out in the hall. He finally left to go pack his stuff. Vickie gave him two hours to clear out of the house. As Vickie and I drove away, we were both crying. Neither one of us wanted a divorce, but we had been humiliated, and cheated on. Vickie wasn't supposed to go home for two hours. She looked at me and said, "Jake, you want to go have a revenge fuck?" "What?" I asked. "Revenge sex. Let's do it. Come on, we have a right now to a revenge fuck." "Where would we go," I asked. I was starting to get that horny as hell feeling again. I think Superman the lover was back. "My sister's apartment. She is out of town, and I have a key." So we did. I was Superman again. I stayed hard for over two hours. I don't know how orgasms we actually had, but it was a lot. Vickie was an awesome lover, and had no trouble keeping up. I had a feeling that Ben probably never did totally satisfy her. She was releasing years of sexual frustration with Ben. I did tell her that this was a one time deal. I would never do it again, unless I was officially divorced. She said she would not bother me, but would wait and see. She looked a little disappointed, but understood my feelings. I still loved Pam so much, and knew that being away from her was going to be very difficult. Monday afternoon we signed the papers, then went to our house. It was still my house for now, but not my home. I was staying at a motel. I sat down and listened to Pam explain. She did not invite Ben over, and did not plan an afternoon of cheating. She explained how he got her to have some drinks, then started coming on to her. She knew it was wrong, but she became curious. She explained that I was the only man she had ever been with. She just wondered what he would be like. They started kissing, and the next thing she knew they were in the guest bedroom with her panties off. "Jake, he just pulled his pants down and started fucking. There was no oral sex or much foreplay. It was over pretty quick. I felt so cheap, so guilty, and so used. I am so, so sorry Jake. Please try to forgive if you can. If not today, then maybe sometime in the next 60 days. I concentrated so I could read her thoughts. Well I have said all I can. I hope Jake knows that everything I told him was the honest to God's truth. I hope he can find it in his heart to forgive me and come back home. I will die without him. I kind of felt sorry for her, but she still fucked another man. I had a lot to think about. I said goodbye and told her not to call me unless there was an extreme emergency. In 8 weeks, the divorce would be final. I talked frequently to our daughter Jenny. She was away at college. I think she was pretty understanding to both Pam, and myself. She kept telling me that Pam was a basket case. She went into a state of depression, and never did anything except work. I think I was pretty much the same way. It was about 6 weeks later, on a Friday morning, that I got a call from Jenny. She wanted to come spend the weekend with me. I was so excited. It had been awhile since I had seen her. I was now in a small one bedroom apartment. I gave her the bedroom, and I took the couch. She arrived Friday evening, and we went out for dinner. She had grown into a very beautiful young lady. She was the spitting image of her mother. That night we mostly talked about school, and what she was doing. I did not even try to listen to her thoughts. We went out again the next night, then came back and talked. This time we talked about Pam and I. "Dad, mom is a basket case. She can't eat, she can't sleep, she hurts so bad. She misses you terribly." "Has she been out with Ben since I left?" "Are you kidding! She hates him. He tried to get her to go out, but she told him if he ever tried to contact her again, she would call the police and tell them he raped her. She hasn't had anything to do with anyone." "What about you Dad? How do you feel?" I started to cry a little as I said, "Jenny, I miss her so much. I am so lonely without her. I wish this would have never happened. I don't know what to do. In a couple of weeks, the divorce will be final." "Dad, do you love love mom? I mean are you still in love with her now as you were before all this happened?" "Yes I am Jenny." "Do you miss her like she misses you?" "I miss her so much I can hardly stand it." "Then call her. She is not allowed to call you. It's up to you to make the first move. At least call her and get together. The both of you need to share your feelings." I told her I would think about. Jenny told me that Pam did not know she was coming to see me. Jenny also said she would not tell her about our conversation. The following Friday morning I called Pam's cell phone figuring I would catch her before going to work. She answered on the first ring, "Jake, is that you?" "Hi Pam. How are you?" "To be honest Jake I'm not so good." "Yea, me neither." I said. "I was thinking maybe we could get together and talk tonight, unless you have plans?" "No Jake. I mean no, I have no plans. I would like to get together. I have some things I want to say to you." "I have some things I want to say to you also. What do you suggest?" I said. "How about you come over for dinner? Would 7:00 be ok?" "That would be great Pam. Should I bring anything?" "I can't think of anything." "How about I pick up a couple of bottles of red wine?" I said. "Perfect Jake. I will see you at 7:00." "I will be there." That evening I dressed up pretty nice and put on some Calvin Klein. She loved the smell of that cologne on me. I stopped of at the grocery store and picked up a couple of bottles of wine, and a dozen roses. They had pink, which was her favorite. At exactly 7:00, I rang my own doorbell. Technically it was still mine because the divorce wasn't final. Pam answered the door looking so beautiful, and so sexy. It almost took my breath away. I handed her the flowers. She was overwhelmed. We hugged. It was a long hug. It felt good. She had a few tears in her eyes. We made small talk while we ate. We also drank one of the bottles of wine. We mostly talked about Jenny and how she was doing. After supper we took the other bottle of wine into the living room to talk serious. We sat on the couch next to each other. Pam asked to go first. I decided I didn't want to hear her thoughts. I wanted to hear what she said. Here is what she said. "First of all Jake I want you to know that I blame myself for everything. I'm not going to blame Ben or anyone else. I screwed up, and did something really stupid. I really do apologize for the agony and embarrassment I caused you. There is only one man for me, and it is you. If I can't have you, then I don't want anyone else. I still love you with all me heart, and I have missed you terribly." After she finished I did try to zone in on what she was thinking. I have been honest, and put myself out there. I am asking you God to please bring Jake back to me. I will never do anything to hurt him again. I love this woman so much. I would be a fool to let this divorce go through. I want my wife, and my life back. I tried to see if she had any other thoughts. Funny, I wasn't getting anything. I also had this strange sensation like I did right before the lightning struck. I also decided then and there I wanted my wife back. Did that have anything to do with me not being able to pick up her thoughts? I think the power is fading. I'm getting nothing. Good, that kind of power can be dangerous. I don't want it anymore. I just want my life back to normal. "I want you back Pam, but there will be conditions." "Anything Jake, just name it. Whatever you want." She was crying, and smiling from ear to ear. "All right, I want you to make me one of your world famous coconut pies." She gave me a funny look, then grinned as she said, "I will make you 10 coconut pies. What else?" "When I go pee, I don't want to have to put the lid down every time." "Jake you can leave the lid wherever you want." "From now on, whenever you give me my haircuts, you have to do it naked." "Jake, I will cut your hair naked, at least until my tits start touching the floor." "And one more thing Mrs. Sanders, when we get under the covers in a few minutes, I want you to fuck my brains out." "I think I can handle that. I do have one question though. Do you still have those super stud powers you had before?" "No, I think they have faded. You will just have the old Jake." "Good, because all I want is my old Jake back." "Pam, tonight we are going to make love for as long as we can last. Tomorrow we are going to go call off this divorce. Then we are going to go get all my stuff, and move me back home where I belong." "Take me to bed Jake, you big stud." For whatever reason, I did lose all the powers bestowed upon me by the lightning strike. I think it was the moment I decided I wanted her back. I was glad not to have that burden. Anytime I am outside now, I keep one eye on the sky. Epilogue: I guess I should have done something to get revenge on Ben. As it turned out, I didn't need to. Vickie took care of it. They did get divorced, and Ben really paid through the nose. You see, Ben was President of a local bank. Vickie hired some investigators to snoop through all his finances. They found some improprieties in his bank records, and alerted the Feds. Ben had this secret account he had been putting money in by skimming from bank profits. He was also involved in some insider trading. He should be out of Federal prison in about 10 years, with good behavior. As for Pam and I, she made me 10 coconut pies. I never have to worry about putting the toilet seat down after I pee, and she is still cutting my hair with not a stitch of clothes on. We are more in love than ever, and can't wait for our first grandchild to be born next month.