”“Would you want to live in Sydney?”“No. I don’t think so. But not far away. And not along the coast. I worry about the seas rising.”“We...should talk to Gordy about that.”“OK. When should we make plans?”“We’re doing that right now.”“Should we just fly off?”“What?”“We could fly from here to Darwin and then non-stop to Sydney. Certainly the fastest way.”“What about the 4×4? What about the stuff?”“Well, we could ship the stuff. And we could give the Toyota to Jos.”“Not easily. Gordy still owns. I know for a fact I make more than my supervisor per year, when you add in the occasional road trips and special assignments I do. He hates to leave the office, but I will take anything if the money is right. And it usually is. I am also paid hourly at a rather substantial amount while he is salaried. And when I take my occasional roadtrips, I make either time and a half or even double-time. Plus expenses.” He then sighed again.“And my wife and I had good life insurance policies, so that left. The weather was cool and rainy, typical of the fall. The days were shorter and I found it easier to concentrate on work. There were fewer distractions.I started inviting Cindy to morning coffee, and after a while it became a daily event. It was our personal time, when we could talk and not worry about anyone else hearing us. We were such good friends that nothing was out of bounds."How's Judy?" Cindy asked."The same. Cool to the touch, as they say." Sorry. Do you think you guys will make it?". I didn’t do it so Chloe would notice…I did it so you would.”I looked him in his eyes, “Why did you think I would like that?” I was confused, wondering if he’d seen me do this before.“I didn’t. I mean I don’t know. I guess I just wanted you to see me. I feel like a dumb ass, Craig, I’m sorry.” He turned his head as if he were going to leave.I stepped forward, silently placing a hand upon his shoulder. He looked down at me, into my eyes. I slowly slid my other hand forward and gently caressed his.