How can I practice for you?” Slightly annoyed, I say, “Well you do now. I am buying both pair, the black ones for me and the red ones for you. I d... hope you are paid on commissions.” Her face just beams, with a smile ear to ear. She seems truly grateful for the gift. I hate to admit it, but it makes me feel good inside. “Emily”, I say, “What time do you get off work today?” She replies, “In forty-five minutes I’ll be done.” I say, “Great, take my purchases and meet me out front in fifty. She cleared her throat and then spoke quietly. ‘Uncle… Tom… it’s me, Megan. Is Brad there and can I speak to him?’ There was a brief pause and then his voice sounded the same as ever. ‘Hello, Megan! Yes, he’s here. Hang on and I’ll get him to the phone. Where are you, sweetie? Are you back in L.A. now?’ ‘Uh… no, I’m not. I’m still stuck at O’Hare. My flight’s been delayed because of bad weather. I’ve talked to Mama and Daddy so they know, but Daddy told me I should call and talk to Brad. Do you. Kate was so happy. She hadn't seen Gwen for years. And Wendall was a complete mystery, in some ways. This meant that our nudism was ending for awhile. None of the children knew that Kate and Pierce were naturists. At least, the two of them didn't believe so. None of the younger people had mentioned it to me. But I could surely live with having to wear clothes to dinner again. This was going to be fun. I stopped at Pierce's office as I walked home and he was waiting for me outside. He was eager. A lot of the downside had to do with 'relationship shit' -- he didn't know how to be nice to a woman, and he was too old to start learning! To date, all of Ed's 'relationships' had been more or less cash and carry -- it's all he REALLY had any experience with! Oh, sure, he'd picked up a few desperate bitches in bars at one time or another -- so he knew what things could degenerate to -- but mostly it was hookers and such. Hand her some cash, climb on, stroke 'til it feels good, and 'Bye, Honey..