<em><strong>Alyssa and James</strong></em><br/><br/>Alyssa’s head drooped even further when James mentioned their abysmal sex life.  Hers and Todd’s lovemaking had become completely routine and totally perfunctory.  Perhaps twice a week, she and Todd would go through the motions before each one would roll over and go to sleep.  It was hardly fulfilling for Alyssa, and she was sure that it couldn’t be that great for Todd either.  No wonder he had begun sleeping with one of his students.  “It hasn’t been good for awhile,” Alyssa admitted.  “I guess I can’t blame him for seeing somebody else.  Maybe you’re right… maybe I need someone else too.”<br/><br/>She nodded blankly and stood up as James tossed some cash down on the table.  Alyssa let him take her by the hand and lead her out of the restaurant.  “Where are we going?” she asked him.<br/>