We were discussing the move to Nebraska when out of the blue she said, "I want to be your woman, Jeremiah." She said it so casually that at first I th...ught she was spoofing me.I had been staring out of the hayloft as we talked, her pronouncement made me jerk my head around towards her."Wwhat?" I stammered.She regarded me seriously as she reached her hands up and unpinned her hair. Rachael had beautiful hair the rich reddish color of chestnuts. It hung to the small of her slender back in thick. Where are the kids?’ ‘Next door. They’re staying till seven.’ ‘Perfect.’ He sat on the edge of the tub closest to her head. ‘Sit up and let me wash your back.’ She leaned forward and handed him the bar of soap that was floating in the water. He soaped up his hands, then ran them over her back. ‘That feels nice,’ she said. ‘You’re so tense. I thought baths were supposed to be relaxing.’ He massaged her shoulders. ‘Relax, honey. Let me take care of you for a little while.’ Patty closed her eyes. ”I pointed to the row of houses and factories less than a furlong away. “However, there could be a company of sharpshooters hidden in those buildings. Cross will need a battalion of infantry to sweep and secure the area, and also have men available for unforeseen eventualities.”There were a number of placards and pamphlets affixed to the railings surrounding the Church grave yard. Wilhelm picked up a pamphlet and began to read it.“What is this all about, Colonel?” He pointed to the title.RIGHTS. You have to really pay attention, Deedee, to be a Real Woman – there’s so much to learn! I suppose we’ll learn this when I get in Sex Ed next year, but I know about it all right now, so I’ll probably get an A on the first big test. Here’s another thing I learned from Mommy – if you just lick your hand with your tongue, it gets wet and that’s okay, but if you stick your fingers way back far, you can get slimier spit if you don’t gag, and that’s even gooier almost like when Daddy’s prick makes.