She got a hasty reply of, "Oh, I'm 19. My birthday was two weeks ago... Ummm, I'm sorry to do this, but will you excuse me? There's nothing in the hou...e yet and I'd really like to stock up before my mom gets back. Plus, I need a bottle of water after lugging those boxes back and forth.." He replied, offering an apologetic smile - though she could see the real reason for his sudden need to be dismissed. His hands were fidgeting around his pockets, seemingly unsure of whether to slip in and try. "You heard her- we're her family. And take it fromsomeone who doesn't have any other family- you cling on to what youhave." Jamie sighed as she remembered Charlotte's parents, who both diedbefore she was22, and returned the hug that she had earlier received."Everyone has their price, though," Jamie sighed as she and Charlottereturned to where the other three women were waiting.----------"Come on..." Sarah moaned as Nikki applied a thick layer of fuchsia-coloured lipstick. "We don't want to miss. ’ ‘Are you in any great hurry?’ ‘What did you have in mind?’ ‘I thought that we could take the scenic route and stop for lunch somewhere.’ ‘But I thought that we came up the scenic route, do you mean there is a more scenic one?’ ‘Jump in, I’ll show you.’ He was right, it was better. The road wound through the hills and every now and then a spectacular view opened up before us. I admired the confident way that he drove on the sometimes difficult road and felt very safe beside him. We pulled up. .. starkers. For all she was 48 feet long, Sailbait was singularly lacking in foredeck. The commissioner had specified six three headroom, so she had quite tall cabin sides, narrow floors and no tumblehome. She had decent decks ... easily walked upon.When it was her turn on duty Cyn spent her time as the helm watchdog either naked or just bottoms. The warmer the weather the less she wore. Too bad she’s my sister.Now ... and I do hate to admit it ... if she was Surprise ... I’d be all over it..