"Al, you want to row?" she asked as they began to get organized on the raft."Not particularly, unless you need the break," he smiled. "You're doing fi...e, Scooter. I'll push us off if you like."A few minutes later they were on the river. "Not a bad pit stop," Al smiled. "We got a crew that hasn't worked together before on the first trip of the season, so there are a few rough spots to work out. I always figure it takes about three days on the river to get shaken down into river mode." Sure will. He would read several lines and then realize he had no idea what it was that he had read and have to go back and reread it again, sometimes still to no avail. He sighed and put down his book, resting his head against the headboard of their California king bed. Susan propped up a few pillows and settled herself comfortably on her side facing him and with the loving concern of a committed wife, she asked, What is it my love? Eric looked over at his loving wife. 3 kids later and a chaotic. ” He says with a grin. “I know Richard my mouth has forever gotten me in trouble, but thanks for the advice.” I tell him. “Well good luck with Michelle, I think she won’t have any problems making sure you know your place.” He tells me. “No I don’t think so either.” I tell him with a nervous chuckle. “Well you have a good weekend Annie. Maybe we can all get together over the weekend, what you think?” he asks me. “Sure why not, although I think we might need to check with our master and. " Alpha?" Madeline repeated, more than half believing that every word Shelly had just uttered was true. "Do you really think so?" Woof, woof." Shelly smiled. "Trust me, Bill is the same way. The only reason I tolerate his frequent traveling is because he is an absolute a****l when he comes home."Madeline had a hard time believing that last bit. Bill was balding, short, and more than a little round in the belly. It was sometimes difficult for Madeline to fathom what Shelly saw in him,.