But first he had to hunt a kangaroo, so that he would have a skin within which he could carry the water. So he was very quiet and he heard ‘thump-th...mp’ as a kangaroo jumped. The kangaroo had made a hole, and then he jumped again and made another, and on and on. And the Grandfather, ever so stealthily, followed. The first holes had become seeps. But he still had no skin for the water. The kangaroo jumped several more times and finally came to Kati Thanda [Lake Eyre] and he drank and drank and. Left. ‘My room is to the left,’ he said. ‘Careful, there are people coming from that direction.’ Oh, no, she thought, but Marty had anticipated as much and draped his jacket over her shoulders and shielded her face from the two women headed toward the elevator they has just left. Val felt a flutter between her legs at the thought of either woman recognizing her. It could cause a scandal the likes of which Wilmington would be talking about for years to come. Finally, they were safely behind his. In accepting Kate's offer, Becky was aware of the desires she had for the older woman, but wanted her company not because of them, but because she truly did not want to be alone. Becky bought another bottle of wine and the two women left the store, heading for Becky's apartment which was closer.* * * Once at her apartment, Becky offered Kate dinner. She had planned an intimate dinner for two with Peter, and if it was not eaten it would only go to waste. While Becky finished preparing the meal,. “Maybe I want you to know where I am if you need me,” she responded before giving him a very long and sexy French kiss, After which she made her way over to the clubhouse.“Who’s Jim?” Allison asked.“Her husband.” Jon replied without hesitation.“What!” her response was came back with a shocked look on her face. “But I thought she was one of your girls!”“She is.” Was all that Jon gave as an explanation and smirked at Allison’s expression. It was obvious that she was having trouble computing that.