Jodie and Tricia were now gone. They'd graduated from college, Jodie a year ago and Tricia two years ago. Both of them had good jobs and nice apartmen...s. They were on their own, and Jeanne and I were now on our own. For Jeanne and me, washing the dishes together was one way to relive the fond memories of the past. Don't misunderstand what I'm telling you. We weren't wallowing in despair because our daughters were grown and gone. We were both only forty-nine years old and leading full vibrant. Long, gold satin gloves adorned her hands. Jana was sitting on her knees with her legs apart, waiting for Marc, her lover. He was wearing only a pair of navy blue satin pajama pants with nothing to cover him on top. Marc slid his hand through her parted legs and caressed the lacy g-string, feeling how wet she was. He kissed her full mouth, sliding his luscious tongue inside, and pulled her close to his body. He could feel her breasts quivering against his chest. Smiling, Marc lifted one breast. ”Aimee answered, “This is very irregular and quite intimidating, but I am up to the challenge.”I explained, “I need my number one to run my household as I have a very large organization to run outside of the house and I believe you are the one for me. I don’t know if you understand the full ramifications of you taking my collar this morning.Aimee held up her hand, “Yeah I know, you think I am now married to you.”My jaw dropped in amazement, “Aimee, are you a clairvoyant?”Aimee laughed, “No, not. " I swallowed. "Regardless, let's take him today." Are you sure you're up to the task?" At this moment, no. By this afternoon, yes. Let's get this over with, so I can go on with the rest of my life." The rest of your life is what we're talking about, Clay."I blew air over the rim of my cup of tea. Today is for you, Mom. You, too, Dad. My silent conversation with my beloved parents buoyed my mind and body."I'll be ready," I said.The hats in the duffle bag weren't hats. They were ski masks, and.