"Honey, you need to get dressed, JJ has to leave," Erica said as she gathered the soiled dishes from the table."Okay mom, do I have time for a quick s...ower, JJ?" Alice asked."Sure, I'll wait, take your time," JJ said.Alice looked quickly at her mother before she left the room and climbed the stairs.Alice was barely out of the room before Erica motioned for JJ to follow, leading him to the game room. Stopping beside the pool table, Erica turned and JJ saw the robe was open and spread, two round. "I was beginning to respond to that when I heard the DJ say, "Anothersong request along with a dedication. Brandi would like to dedicate ournext song to Steve." I am sure Steve saw the shock on my face. Ididn't recognize the start of the song that was playing either."I don't know what..."Before I could continue he cut me off saying, "I know what." He pointedat our group who were waving us to the dance floor and Lisa was movingquickly towards us."Brandi, I am sorry, well not really. Make. The place looked ‘Teenager’ and well lived in, but towards the neat end of the spectrum. Both desks showed they were in active service.Marjorie was surprised that we’d outfitted the room so well for the two teens, including the beds and computers. I stressed how welcome Misty was in our family.I commented that I thought that Misty already had part of a wardrobe residing in the room since I saw changes of clothing while she was staying overnight that I didn’t think fit in her duffle bag or. . is keeping me from getting soft — at all," I said pulling her hair back and giving her a kiss on the neck."Winston honey — that was all just hyperbole for the moment," she said."Well, we could all try again in a couple of days, Katherine. Is Dad shooting blanks already?" I questioned."Winston Marcellus Washburn, what an inappropriate question to ask your own mother?" Well, Katherine Elizabeth Washburn — you didn't answer the question now ... did you?" N-No, he is still shooting 'full loads, '.