This is a fictional story and the people involved have no resemblance to anyone living or dead. Fiction in this context means the events written about are possible but not necessarily probable. Not being an attorney, accountant, or the like, I advise that no one use this story as a basis for action.
I would like to express my appreciation to the hoary cleric for much needed grammar and story line assistance.
All characters having sex in this story are 18 years of age or older.
Heart Attack then Heartbreak
Which pain was worse, the heart attack or the heartbreak?
All of Brad Carson's friends thought he lived a charmed life. His business was profitable and his employees considered themselves fortunate to work with him. His absolutely gorgeous wife was intelligent, happy, well liked in the community and devoted to her husband. They were proud of their three children, two of whom had already graduated from university. Everyone was healthy and woke up every morning looking forward to the day.
Brad's main love was his wife, Molly. She was a tall dark-haired beauty with a smile that put the sun to shame. But it was when the sun went down and lights were dimmed that Brad really got to experience the beauty of Molly. Even though her driver's license stated she was 50 years old her body said "No thanks" to aging. Despite having three children her breasts (with a silicone boost) were spectacular; both to see, fondle and kiss.
They had met at a hospital charity event, raising money for a new children's wing. Brad was escorting his mother to the event as his father had an unexpected trip to meet an out-of-town customer.
His father, Carl, had started a small machine shop after getting out of the Army after the Korean War. Brad wanted to be an engineer like his father so his education included a degree in Mechanical Engineering at University of Florida, not far from his home in Tampa.
Brad wouldn't have attended but his mother really wanted to go but didn't want to be anyone's third wheel. They were seated at a table of eight, halfway back from the band.
At the same table were Molly and her date; she was a nurse at Mercy Hospital and he was a medical supply salesman. For several years she had wanted to wear an evening gown, drink champagne and attend this elite gala. All the doctors and wealthy business people were there. It was where she wanted to be, with the beautiful people. By accepting the salesman's offer she was able to be at this exclusive event.
The salesman had thought he was going to be the lottery winner that night by having a stunning woman for a date with the added bonus of a free open bar. Molly wasn't interested in being pawed by him while dancing so his focus moved to the bar.
As her date slobbered into his fourth or was it fifth scotch, Molly looked across the table and silently mouthed "Please dance with me." to Brad. Brad's mother also saw Molly's plight, elbowed his ribs and gave him a wink, as if to say "Go for it!" Brad was up on his feet in a second, holding his hand out for Molly.
"Brad, I'm so grateful for you rescuing me. I knew I shouldn't have gone out with him but I have dreamed about coming to this event. This is every girl's dream to dance the night away with a charming man at such an event. Hopefully, you don't mind dancing with me?"
With a smile Brad replied, "I'm glad to help you make your night memorable. Hopefully, I'll fill the role of Prince Charming for you this evening. If you have a nice time tonight would you be willing to go on a date with me this Saturday night?"
She raised an eyebrow and said "I don't have a date scheduled right now but I'd be available if the right guy asked me to a nice dinner and maybe some dancing."
"I may not be the right guy but I'd really like to take you to dinner and dancing."
They had several fast and slow dances together then thought they might go back to the table and have a drink. The drunken salesman had mumbled something about going to the bathroom, but he never came back.
Brad's mother said "I think he's gone for the evening. Some of my neighbors are here and ready to go home so I'll hitch a ride home. Brad, I presume you will take this pretty nurse home on time."
With a big smile he said "Yes, Mother." Then he winked at Molly and she laughed once again. Molly took him over to a table of her fellow nurses for the rest of the evening. The girls got a big kick out of Molly exchanging her dud of a date for a handsome local businessman.
That was the start of their relationship; progressing from the proper stages of kissing, petting then making love on Saturday nights. Brad couldn't believe his good fortune; not only was she fun to be with and intelligent but she had everything he wanted in a mate. Just like a Ferrari, the body was spectacular and the performance of that body was world class. While not a virgin, she was no slut and hadn't been passed around to the players around town.
Eventually, it was time to meet the parents; Molly had already met Brad's mother. His dad took one look at her and he had sparkles in his eyes as she gave him a hug.
Two years after graduation and one year of courting Molly, the two married in Molly's home town of Ft. Lauderdale. Two years later they added a son, Johnathan, followed by a daughter, Carrie and finally a second son, Mathew.
Thirty some years after Brad's graduation, Carl was ready to retire. Brad had earned the title as President of Southeast Manufacturing, a company that did specialty manufacturing for the aerospace industry. At his dad's retirement, Brad was given all the stock of the company in exchange for his father being paid a comfortable monthly consultant's fee until the end of his and his wife's lives. Johnathan, with his Mechanical Engineering degree now had an upwardly mobile pathway to being the next president (third generation) of the family business, in 20-30 years.
Molly worked at the hospital until she had two kids at home. She waited until the youngest, Mathew, was able to find his way home from school before returning to her nursing career. When the first two kids were in college and only Mathew at home, she decided that she didn't like the hours the hospital needed from her. She retired but didn't lose interest in nursing or the hospital. With Brad's status in the business community and generous gifts to the hospital, Molly was asked to serve on a number of hospital committees. She loved being around the hospital and the long-time friends she had that still worked there.
There it was, the American Dream; a wife that he enjoyed being with every waking moment, 3 great kids, a dream home for his wife, financially successful and all family members in good health. That is until Brad and Molly went over to play bridge with their neighbors, Ken and Brenda. Brenda and Molly worked the same nursing shifts when they were new hospital employees and had remained friends. Ken was a general practice doctor allowing Brenda to retire about the same time as Molly.
Brad was having good luck with cards but didn't register the growing pain in his chest until he had lost four hands. Suddenly, he was confused as to which card to play. He thought that the stress of the office had caught up to him. As he reached for the drink in front of him, he felt the growing pain in his chest. He opened his mouth to say something to Ken but no words came out.