I'm just restructuring the deal to make it easier for you with your existing life style and your current place in life." I had one idea yesterday that...will pay me five million a year. If I wanted to, I could pay off your house. If you asked me to do that, I'd do it whether I wanted to or not. I'm making sure that you both continue to enjoy what you do because you do it well. I care for you both and want you to feel happy. Doug worked on those cars. I could buy the cars, but then he'd drive them. It's a big forest."It was mid-afternoon and in my funk, I hadn't noticed where we had gotten off the highway. Given the time, I figured we were somewhere in the White Mountains, but didn't really care and didn't ask."Want to eat before we head out?" Chris asked. "It's about a two hour hike to the spot I had in mind." Sure," I said. I hadn't even realized how hungry I was. A cup of coffee and a rest-stop donut weren't quite cutting it. We ate the sandwiches that we had bought at a market a few. ‘What up, girl?’ Jesus, I’m in hell. Can’t she tell that I need help? I imagine myself foolishly splayed across the bed, the ridiculousness of it meriting her attention. ‘Leslie,’ I try to interrupt, ‘Find my cell phone. In it is the number for Ball State Information. Call that number and ask for the number of Ball Memorial.’ I hear a low chuckle which is the predecessor of a larger and inappropriate amount of laughter. She’s not even fucking listening! I’ll never get out of this blue and white. We did have time for ourselves though….we had a nice spot by a small creek where we could relax in the shade and wade in the creek. It wasn’t deep enough to swim, but it was a great place to cool off. We usually stripped off our clothes so they would stay dry…thinking nothing of our nudity. Jeri was always the tomboy, and pretty much looked like one. She kept her hair pretty short, usually wore jeans and work shirts, 5’7. and completely flat chested. Growing up together, I never really thought.