Let’s do DNA tests.”“No, it’s a waste of money… unless… we could do the family tree, genetic heritage thing. That might be interesting for...us both.”So, it was agreed, and they got the kits. When the time came to spit their saliva into the little test tubes, Paul noticed than Leanne seemed nervous. “What’s up?”She shrugged. “Just got this sudden feeling it’s a bad idea after all, and we’d be better off not knowing.”He snorted. “We come from different parts of the country. It’s impossible.. But who says women can't have their fun too?It all started during a big family gathering at my grandparents' ranch property in California. The place was huge and we got to see all sorts of distant relatives. It was a nice break from college, and mom got to relax from her busy job as an office manager.On our first day there, Aunt Claire gathered some of the younger nieces and nephews, and scared the living crap out of mom. They all hid behind couches and furniture, and the moment my mother. "So, you're seing someone?", I replied, disappointed, but still hopeful."Yeah, well it's complicated. Now between you and me, I've been trying to have sex since my husband left me 2 years ago. But all those losers I date are looking for some sort of serious relationship and that's not what I'm about, you know what I mean?' "Definitely..." I said.Up to that point she was looking at her glass. Then she looked up and stared at me. She sort of realized she maybe had crossed the line."How old are. "This really is strange. I could understand one or two at a time coming in to meet the new person in the house. But this is like ... uh ... like they were passing in review."At his words all the four legged animals rose, and walked out of the room. A moment later the parakeet flew out of the room.There was silence for another long moment before Ben said, "You know, maybe we should drink more."It was just what was needed to break the tension. Liz snorted, and said, "Don't you mean start.