It certainly left a scar on that broken heart of his.His dad passed away the following year after his discharge and left him with the farm. He sold it...because the industry had fallen and decided to invest it in his retirement. Not knowing the stock market at all, he sought property to put the money in to. A co-worker heard of his plans and recommended Lake Cumberland, claiming that if he had the choice, life by a lake with endless fishing seemed like a good way to retire.That conversation. I really didn't have in mind what would happen but something in me just knew. My friends headed off and I went to the bar. I was on my second drink when I noticed her. I'd known her for while and hadn't really thought much about her. In my mind she was I petty woman but I never really had any interest, the problem was that with a few drinks in me she was starting to be a bit more interesting. I smiled as she looked his way and she smiled back. To my surprise she seemed to say goodbye to her. I opened my door to find Renee standing there at exactly 7AM.“A punctual woman. That is a novelty.”“A man who keeps his word, an even greater novelty.”“Breakfast?”“And coffee. Lots of coffee.”I closed the door and walked with Renee to the stairs.“No elevator?”“I’ll do that when I get old. Right now, my legs work just fine.”We walked down the two flights of stairs to the dining area and while Renee was inspecting the coffee, I loaded up on the breakfast potatoes with green peppers and onions,. "I shouldn't need to," I replied. I was considering taking the tube permanently as the car journey had become far too demanding."The car was a Christmas prezzie from her mum and dad," Toby informed me excitedly.I glanced across at the youngster, never realising she came from money. Judging by his attitude, Toby couldn't believe his good fortune either.Stella cuddled up to him in anticipation, and predictably they soon disappeared upstairs to satisfy their lustful appetites. I settled down to.