Landon’s instincts screamed for him to say no, to end Gavin’s request right then and there with a finality that would be unquestionable in the future.  There were an infinite number of ways that it could go horrible wrong, ending their friendships if not the marriage that Gavin was so desperately trying to save.  Part of him couldn’t believe that the sensual, loving woman he had always known could have possibly withdrawn so much.  For a moment he even wondered what Gavin had done to drive her away so much, but it was a flitting thought and one he knew was wholly unfair.<br/><br/>“I remember what they said, but what makes me worry is that Claire, being your wife, won’t think the same.  What if it makes her disgusted in us both?  What if it ruins your marriage instead of saving it Gavin?” he asked, not bothering to hide his fears as the house disappeared behind them.  He was quiet then, only the sound of the surf rushing up to brush their sandals breaking the silence as his mind ran through all of the possible outcomes.<br/><br/>Finally he sighed and brushed his fingers through his hair, scraping his scalp slightly with his nails as he glanced towards Gavin again.  “How exactly do you want to do this Gavin?  Just come right out and tell her or do you expect me to try and seduce her?  She won’t take kindly to being manipulated into something… but I think she’d never agree to this if she knew ahead of time.”<br/>