<strong>Kira</strong><br/><br/>She felt the hand and heard the voice, Maddi, her comfort right now.<br/><br/>"I hate men. Men that think they know me. Men like Michael, like Des. I'm done. Tired of being put into a neat little box like a present. I'm happy for you Maddi, I am. You seem very happy and you deserve it. It's been a long time coming. Me, I want nothing to do with that any more."<br/><br/>She continued to look out at the sea, unmoving from the rock she was on top of. She didn't want to look back, didn't want to see Des, Tony, Eli, none of them. Men caused nothing but pain and hurt.<br/><br/>"Maddi, I'm ok, go, don't babysit me. Be with Eli, I just want time to think." Tears welled in her eyes longing for home, longing for a way off this place. A place where she could be on her own and not be dependent on a man ever.