’ Larry shucked the back-pack and the two of them sat down, leaning against a tree. ‘It’s so peaceful here,’ Joanne murmured. It was almost as...if she could feel any stress she had before shecame to Fran’s house seeping out of her. She was really going to hate going back to the real world when her time here at the lake ended. Larry took the blanket he’d brought out of the backpack and spread it on a level spot in front of the tree they were sitting under. ‘You want something to eat?’ he asked.. The fault lies solely within me." I saw Shannon squeeze mom's hand."You all have no reason to feel that you have done anything to push your father to this decision. You have all been good sons, and he is proud of you." With that, mom got up from the table and went upstairs. Not another word was spoken by anybody. The food was left on the plates and in a couple of minutes, my brothers ran from the table, separately, to grieve. I sat there stunned. Shannon got up and began to clear the plates.. Wood burns faster when you have to cut and chop it yourself. Harrison FordThe best cure for sea sickness, is to sit under a tree. Spike MilliganLawyers believe a man is innocent until proven broke. Robin HallKill one man and you’re a murderer, kill a million and you’re a conqueror. Jean Rostand.Having more money doesn’t make you happier. I have 50 million dollars but I’m just as happy as when I had 48 million. Arnold Schwarzenegger.We are here on earth to do good unto others. What the others. Third and final 'no.' My mission was accomplished; you would now be my obedient pet for the remainder of the evening.I can tell you're waiting for me to make my move, to have my way with you. This might be the greatest tease yet though. I left the vibrator turned off all throughout dessert. I made no other requests before paying the bill. Nothing. Silence. No sudden vibrations. And every moment wondering, when? You know it’s coming. We’ve played this game enough times to know what happens once.