by Mike Martucci

Mark knows where he should be going but realizes he's seriously lost his way. Meeting Jackie sparks his hopes.

Her eyes .

He's thrilled by the energy he sees radiating from the electric blue of her eyes at certain times.

But she's just a kid. She doesn't seem to know what she's doing or what she's got or what it means.

Or how much Mark needs it to keep from feeling that he's freezing up. Dying .

The harder he tries the more he realizes he's not getting though to her. He should, he's got to . leave her alone. Forget her. Move on .

But .

If only they could realize the promise of her bright baby blues .