I’m just saying he isn’t a crude horndog like Jimmy is. Sammy would just be over the moon to see you naked whereas that wouldn’t be enough for ...immy.”“Well,” Mom mused, “maybe we can arrange something sometime for Sammy to accidentally see me naked, if you want. I have an idea how we could do it. But it would just be to see me; nothing more.”“I’d be okay with that if you want to do it. Sammy would love it. But only do it if you think it would be fun to do. It would have to look accidental. I was easing the digits in and out slowly, letting the pressure build towards that glorious release, and I could feel it coming on.“Hey,” I heard called from behind me, casually as a greeting. I froze for a moment, sinking slightly lower. I turned on my rock. Tiffany’s younger brother Kevin had swum up behind me and was treading water a short distance away. I had forgotten he was here today, since he had hopped in the water early on and swam off to explore the islands.“Uh ... hey,” I stammered. Unfortunately, none of them could see anything except trouble on the horizon. Even if the government didn’t make demands for the shield technology, they were sure to be involved deeply in the investigation to the point where no work could be accomplished. They also would have news media representatives sticking their noses into every nook and cranny. They had the choice of keeping the shield up for the protection and privacy it would afford or leaving it down and take a chance on unwanted. ”“Come with me so we can introduce you to the rest of our friends. Some who live here now, and others who are making plans to move here as soon as possible. Oh, and you have a very dear friend waiting to be reunited with one of - her best friends from the past.”Rachel had walked into the room ahead of Ms. Mavis, Mom and me. Before we entered the room where the others were waiting, Rachel came out with masks for each of us. Mom laughed and Ms. Mavis looked at her mask, then put it on.“You people.