" Maria guided her firmly, pushing her to the floor with unnecessary force. Lauren tried to make out more details of the other figures behind the sofa...but the poor light revealed little else. The carpet itched against her thighs so she pulled the short dress under her legs as she settled down to watch."Now, let me introduce you to Julie and Juan" said Maria, sitting down next to her uncle. "Both of them were refugees that we found as part of the international effort. They've got their papers to. Then came the hurricane... ... Hurricane Samuel was a bitch... ... or a bastard... ... or something mean ... like really mean.Hawk’s house was built to withstand far more than Samuel was going to throw at us. With over a week to prepare, I covered all openings with the concrete shutters and door covers, thoughtfully provided by the Dryden’s. I sent the yacht north, out of danger and systematically cleared the property of anything that could be turned into a flying projectile.While all this. Always so considerate.“Get a good view of Donna’s valleys?” I tease. His face turns bright red in embarrassment.I put my hand on his and give him a warm smile. Making sure he understands that I’m not angry.“You’re allowed to look.” I assure him. Turning back to the game.Back to the girls.Everyone is out. Eddy took the kids to see a movie. I could use a couple hours alone, so it worked out.I stare at myself in the bathroom mirror. Just this side of forty, I still look good. I could stand to lose. I wished a boy would look at me that way."It's your turn," I said, hoping he would wish for something involving me. I was nervous, yeah, but excited and feeling kind of left out, as well."Okay," Josh said, licking his lips. "I wish you guys were naked." Both of us?" I looked at Stacy. "He can't wish for that, can he?" Well, I think he has to wish we were all naked," she replied with a shrug. "That would be fair, right?" Yeah." I nodded, even though I didn't want to take of my nightgown. I.