"Shit- let me look at that....can you scoot over?" The apparition ignored my request. As my eyes adjusted, I knew I was dreaming. Or dying. This had to be a pre-death hallucination. "Man- if you got a phone you might wanna call an ambulance...cause I keep thinking you are my ex. So I know something's seriously wrong. " "Yeah. Me being here is indeed wrong. And your head's been impaired long before now. But let me see what damage you done this time. Scoot. If you can. Please." Michael? This story takes place in Ireland, December 2006. I am taking liberties with the timeline and events...as we know Michael left shortly before Lisa arrived in Ireland. Let's visit a parallel universe...Enjoy!

Set in 1988. Michael is taken to the XXX Club where he meets a mysterious young lady- and her friend... This story is pure fantasy and more mature than usual. Read at your own risk.

Lisa reached up with her free hand. It was not fair that she had to be so utterly vulnerable to him while he got to hide. Michael caught her wrist. "Don't..." "You don't need them in here, Mike." "I do. My eyes are hurting from...and I got a headache..." "Please..." He stilled, biting his lip. Michael brought her hand down gently. Surrendering, she dropped it rest of the way. Maybe it was for the best. Lowering his head, he seemed to think for a moment. Then, in a surprise move, he hesitantly took off his shades. Keeping his eyes closed for a moment. When he finally met her gaze. Lisa swallowed. This story takes place in 2009 and starts on the day the world stopped- June 25. Of course, having the luxury of the alternate universe with a different outcome, the story takes off from there, investigating what Lisa would do with her suddenly unearthed feelings.