The day of David’s arrival came and Jenny made a trip to the front window every fifteen minutes to look outside. I was in the basement drawing up pl...ns to make it a finished basement when I heard Jenny call out, ‘They’re here honey, David’s here.’ By the time I put the measuring tape and the plans away and got upstairs David and his bride were sitting on the couch. When I walked in David jumped up and hurried over to me and we engaged in a big bear hug and then he turned and said, ‘Dad, this is. .. Why? What'd I do?" It's nothing you did, Son. I know you've done your best. The Orioles just completed a big trade with Oakland. They picked up a couple of young infielders, gave up a pitcher from the Norfolk club, and another one from Aberdeen. We're supposed to send Simpson and Hernandez up to Norfolk, and both of these new Oakland guys are coming here -- to Bowie." This is nuts! Just this past week, they called me up to the big club! I knew it was temporary, but, shit, I don't get it! One. "I straightened up and rose onto my knees, and wiped the thin film of sweat from my forehead. I looked down at Ronnie resting in the candlelight. The dim room smelled of flesh and lotion and sweat and sensuality. The yellow, flickering candle flame, Ronnie's open thighs and languid pose, Martha's graceful nudity only inches away from me... I still could not believe it.I looked at Martha and she looked at me. I stretched my neck and leaned forward on my arms and gave her a soft kiss on the lips.. The men, laughing, finally released her. "What the hell's going on back there?" Harold asked "Holly are they bothering you?"Will looked menacingly at Holly and held a finger in front of his lips. "No, I'm fine" she answered. They arrived back at the worksite shortly afterwards and sat at a picnic table while Harold stayed in the truck talking on the radio. Chantell still had Holly's cell and was scrolling through her phone list. "Who should I send this to?" she asked out loud. "I know, how.