Years go by, a decade, then nearly two, and then one day, a figure in athrift store dress hovers near the sporting goods department, waiting forthe cr...wd to thin out. Finally, the figure seems to take a deep breath, andapproaches the clerk."I would like a pair of white skates, please," she says softly."Certainly, miss. Let me measure your feet." If the clerk sees any trace ofa boy in the figure before her, she does not show it in her words orattitude.The young woman glows at the word "miss" and. I highly recommend outdoor weddings. Much more than church weddings I imagine (I've never been to any other weddings except my own) because it's like God and the universe directly smiles down at the union. It really was glorious.Anyway, what I learned came from what happened afterwards. At our Island of Conception I like to call it, a small Island in the Virgin (ha ha) Islands one of the rich assholes Barb associates with in her capacity as my representative in all things business let us. I released her ankles, and helped her to sit down and regain her composure. “I’ll be back with some ice water,” I told her, as I got up. “And another drink,” she added. As we sat together sipping our scotches, Katy told me she’d like to take a shower, and maybe have a nap before she left for the beach house. “That will be fine,” I told her, “but I’d like you to do one more thing with me before you go.” “Listen, Uncle Bill, I’ve never had such wild sex as I’ve had with you, but to be honest, I’m. "Court kissed her back. "Never stop doing either," he whispered.Libby stared back at him, totally serious now. "No, Court darling. Never."In due course they went upstairs and Libby led them to the kitchen. Kristian was indeed home. He kissed Libby on the cheek, shook Court's hand and warmly welcomed Jean."I hope you're very proud of your daughter," he said to her quietly. "I believe she is going to go a very long way. Does she get her musicality from you or her father?"Jean chuckled. "Not from.