”They both greeted her warmly and we chatted for a few more moments before we started to head downstairs. We were just on the other side of the livi...g room when the front door opened again. I expected it to be Matt, but Daddy was standing there. For some reason, he had Matt’s cane. I figured he’d wanted his crutch instead. He’d been limping pretty badly when he came to the table.“Hi everyone,” he said, looking really upset. “Can I talk to Matt for a few minutes?”I felt the blood drain out of my. We let you get closer because we had not publicized the limit.”“What are those dots at the far edge?”“Additional ships headed our way.”“And how long would it take this ship to reach them?”“In calm water like this, it would take us around two hours. Our top speed is greater than ninety knots.”“Holy Jesus!” exclaimed one of the Captains. “I’m delighted when I can make twelve.”Grant added, “Captain, in my time, we had planes that could travel through the air at such speeds that it could go from. If you live somewhere with a "Pizza 9",they're the best). I could tell that if they went out of their way to getmy favorite, they were wanting me to feel comfortable to open up.I ate a couple of slices, and then said, "This is very hard for me, butfor reasons that I can't explain, I know I have to open up. I know thatkeeping it all inside will have bad results. I just don't know how to sayit."My Dad said, "First let me tell you a story. It may help you, and helpyou understand why I got so. I’m sure the night air will feel good and cool us down.”As if synchronized, they both stood up in unison, treating Dad and I to a gorgeous view. He was on the same page as I was.“Aren’t we lucky, Charlie. The night just got more beautiful!”The women’s smiles made it obvious that they enjoyed the ogling they were getting. Steam rose from their warm skin, and droplets of water clung to their bodies and glimmered like jewels.“More wine, Mable?” asked Erika“Don’t mind if I do,” she replied,.