I told her that there are places to visit, like gorges, waterfalls, caves, scenic tops and romantic day trips but they are all in various directions a...d can be done like day trip from town. But I need to visit site at least once a day and spend 30 to 45 minutes and see what has been done and provide further instructions for the day so it is ready for inspection for next day. She was happy with my answers and told me that she is ok to come with me but it is my responsibility to make sure that. While my mother was in the shower and getting changed my father sat me down and asked. ‘Rick just how well are you, actually? I hear what you are saying to your mother and me. Is it the truth?’ ‘Pop, I’ve never lied to you or mom. I’m fine. I really have no need for the sling anymore. I’ve been told that in a few days I’ll be able to resume all normal activities with this arm.’ My father gave me a big hug and told me how much he and mom were worried about me. ‘Thank God you are okay.’ ‘Now tell. "Are you, umm, staying?"She looked at me, calculatingly. "I don't have a nightie," she said.I blanched. Okay. Another step. Just make the words come out. "I'll loan you one," I answered. 'Of mine,' her lips shaped. I nodded, feeling the heat return to my face, and added, in a small voice, "P-please, don't make me w-wear one." She looked, nodded.Now's the time for me to claim that our emotions, after having such a workout, turned into heated passion, and we made love all night. Well, no, we. Right now we had to intercept this Snake Eyes character before he did anything permanent to Southland38."Time to roll, boys" I said. "Gretchen thinks the killer is on his way to corner someone in the conference area."I stopped to call security. De Luca wasn't there but I got them moving and hung up.We piled into the nearest elevator and I leaned against the back wall. I held my stomach and wished this infernal cramping would stop. I didn't have time to deal with physical discomfort. I.