But Julie just didn't feel the same way about Cassie.She'd love to have those feelings from last night again, it was true.Last night was the first tim... in her life that she had understood, and it had been wonderful.But she would never be able to return Cassie's mawkish adoration.She felt dirty, she felt like a fraud.Julie had finally seen the glaring dishonesty at the centre of her life.Living with Cassie was fun, they had good times together, but Julie had always seen it as a temporary. "She turned and kissed me on the lips."That's better," she smiled, "You've been stinking the place out all week. Which reminds me, you can help me strip the bed afterbreakfast, and I'll wash the sheets, they're in an awful state."I could feel the pressure of her breasts against my chest as I held her tightly and looked into her big blue eyes. I'd always loved thiscrazy girl, but it had taken something like this to make me realise just how much I'd actually missed her since we both left home. "Too bad. But I promise I'll make it worth the wait," she said.Since they'd done everything except fuck, Bob forced himself to leave her alone and went into his office, where he locked the door and beat off.Twice.The next payday came and Crystal acted like it was nothing different at all. She did blow her uncle a kiss when nobody was looking, but that was it.When closing time came Bob flipped the sign. Only he and Crystal were left in the store."I have some bad news," he said.Crystal turned and. . I Would do it with them. I was even learning to COOK! Imagine that!What Eventually HappenedDavid insisted one more time than I refused.Arrangements were made that didn’t suit everybody ... but ... at least ... the militia took over at the island ... David and I were off on another adventure...”it’s only 15 minutes,” David said.He’s right ... and he’s wrong ... fifteen minutes could save your life. Thank you, Mr. Gecko.The next morning saw the two of us ... and six crew ... sailing the knarr.