The orthopedic specialist I saw said I was lucky that I didn't break it. I had come very close and was told to say off of my knee for three months. I ...as beginning to hate the fucking couch I was now exiled to and I couldn't wait to get back on my feet. Let me explain to you how I found myself in such a pitiful state.Chapter Two - “The Phone Call”We live in a cottage-style farmhouse in the country. The property came with such amenities as a barn, a below-ground pool, and auto-fuel, diesel-fuel. "Would you mind if I came with you?" she asked. "You really put yourself out for me by bringing the dogs up and taking them home with you. Maybe I could help with the driving, and exercising the dogs." I'd love to have you," he said. "But won't your folks be expecting you to fly back?" Yeah," she said. "But if I call them from Anchorage after they're back in Spearfish Lake, there's not a lot they can say." Until we get home." Don't worry about it. I'll handle them." Well," Josh said, lacing up. There was more conversation between Mike and Pam. The two of them had never spoken, so there was the usual get to know each other conversation. It also was obvious to Brian that the two of them got along. He was happy. The last thing he wanted was for it to be an uncomfortable evening and then he would feel guilty for inviting Mike.They arrived at O’Malley’s and had gotten there early enough to actually find a table. They ordered a pitcher of beer and continued to drink, and talk. For Pam and. " Good work, Jake!" said his dad. "I knew you could do it."Jake swelled with pride. "But I guess I should get used to calling you 'Laura' now, even inprivate." You're right, and I guess I should call you Robert or Bob." Right, we don't want any slip ups and arouse her suspicions that she'snot really Jake and things are not what they seem."The lovely 'woman' agreed. "Do you think we're ready for step two of ourmaster plan?" You're on the spot, what do your think, 'Laura'?"Laura giggled. "Yes, I.