Not much of an ass little extra baggage around the middle .. So me and Rick went to get some beer and some other stuff the girls ask for. On the way b...ck Rick made a joke about what it would be like to swing. I didn't think they where in the life style. So i ask if Shannon thought the same way and Rick said she has talked about it at times. I laughed a little and said that is funny since me and Mandi been talking about swinging with another couple. We both had a little laugh. We got back to the. The clapping starts up again, and I soak it up, proud but also humbled. No other detail can enter my brain. I am unaware of individuals, Jo, the room, the furnishings, anything other than my sense of satisfaction, sexual pleasure, sheer joy. Jo is now by my side, holding out her hand. I reach down to take it, and allow myself to be walked from the dais to the first lady inside the door. She is smiling, seated in an office chair, legs crossed at the ankles, hands to her face, eyes darting up and. ..”“Daddy, he was so good. He showed us that the dates on the photos were wrong, and then he forgave me for doing what Penny did.”More talking from Geoff.“Really Daddy? Are you sure?”More talking.“OK, Dad, if your mind’s made up. She ruined Penny’s life with Graham and was trying to ruin mine. We don’t want anything to do with her...”“OK, Bye Daddy,”She put the phone down and we went into the living room.“He said he’s had enough.” Connie said. “I suppose he meant he was leaving her.”We sat. They all h ad thought he was dead. It had affected Lydia the most. Again he squeezes her hand tenderly. ‘I’m alright Lydia.’ He smiled a bit as Lydia leaned over to kiss his cheek. By all that was holy, it would be hard to watch Lydia married off. He had always relied on his sister’s presence for comfort and company. Colin closed his eyes, squeezing her hand again. ‘Why don’t you go back to bed, Lydia?’ he murmured softly. ‘I’ll be alright.’ Lydia shook her head and then hugged her brother.