” “See you then, then.” “Yes.” I had to stay for another kiss before I left but eventually dragged myself away. Sarah had booked an evening ...iver cruise or we might have eaten out but it wasn‘t to be. I couldn’t wait to see Sarah again the next day. I was so happy. I felt I had arrived. I knew my sexuality wasn’t just a passing phase. She looked lovely when she came out of her hotel. Like me, she had put on a short summer dress. It was normal for me to go commando but I had opted to wear. The next couple of months were actually pretty good. I got comfortable with most of the neighbors, Connie and I hit it off pretty well, as friends. I was so glad she wasn’t one of the ones that freak out at the idea of a lesbian daring to live amongst ‘normal’ people.One evening, Connie showed up with a bottle of wine. Her kids were away at some school sporting thing, I had no idea where her husband was. It really was no big deal, we put on a chick-flick and enjoyed the wine. Then Connie. " "Good," I said. He began drumming his fingers on the desk, "ButI am wondering..." he began. "What brings me to you?" I said, finishing hissentence for him. He nodded. "Dare I suggest that you havefinally taken your revenge on that cerebrallyparalyzed football player?" I smiled. "You might say that," I said. He nodded. "Umhum. Umhum. "Then you certainlycouldn?t remain in the home you two were sharing.Hmmmummmmhmmmm. But why would you come to me? Is itthat you need help and that you think I. The sounds of the sea replaced the low rumble of the engines, and the yacht began to rock gently in the swells.The divers on the deck opened the gate and began jumping in the water immediately, eager to get started on their preliminary inspection of the reef.Mandy waited for him to come back to the bridge to make sure everything was all right. When he got there his eyes flicked across the instrument panel and then he looked at his niece. "We can relax for a while. They'll be busy for the rest.