We were cautious, I think, because we each had muddled histories. Her family was from the far western part of the state, her parents dedicated to runn...ng their small ranch. It was a losing proposition, but they couldn't give it up. Kate boarded in the city starting in high school, and never looked back. I had lived in the city all my life, growing up with parents who were probably too attuned for their own good to what the neighbors thought and did.Kate and I were pushing for something. “And you might want that. My hours are more flexible than you might think, though. Still, if you’re afraid of living in my pocket, then you might find days you can go out by yourself quite pleasant. If possible, though, you should try to get Wednesday evenings free -- Mommy time.”Time with Sparky when neither Madeleine nor Eric was around. Why was that idea so scary? She’d taken responsibility for patients with life-threatening problems -- temporary responsibility, of course, but they could. These islands also have convenience stores that sell T-shirts and beer, a gas station that also sells T-shirts and beer. Then there is always the small grocery store, you guessed it, they sell T-shirts and beer. Then of course there is always a T-shirt shop that sells surf boards to people who will never see many waves on the Gulf of Mexico. Oh yeah, there are also the two stores that are ever present on a resort island. The head shop that sells cheap silver (pewter) cast pins and knick-knacks. When she had finishedPatti knew that the thin strap would keep him from kicking the girlsshoes off. Mary fastened a thin belt around his waist, then stepped backseveral feet. She stood next to Kim while they both looked him over.Mary couldn't explain why she was feeling the way she was or even what itwas that made her feel that way, but that was just fine because she hadno intention of letting either Kim or Patti know that she was terrificlyexcited. Terrificly sexualy excited. Of course she.