'I'm Aubrey Davis, Homeland Security; this is Lieutenant Carson, United States Coast Guard. May we come in?" I don't remember much after that. I remem...er the Lieutenant holding me as I cried."She paused for a moment, taking a swallow of her drink."I learned later that the 'Princess' began taking on water and the pumps were unable to handle it. He ordered everyone in their survival suits and the life rafts launched."Cynthia took a deep breath, her voice was low."He held the ship steady into the. . he wondered."Ted, I'd like to talk about what's been going on," said Jane, as soon as he stepped in the door.Jane was wearing an insanely short, bright-red, spandex tank-top dress. The fabric clung to her every curve."Where..." Ted sputtered, "did you get that dress?" Oh, this old thing?" Jane teased. "From Victoria's Secret in the mall. You like?" Yes!" Ted said, holding out his arms for a hug."First, let's talk," said Jane, grasping Ted by the wrist and pulling him into the bedroom.The two. " He started licking my cock again and was about to fuck me but then his phone went off. He grabbed my cock in his hand and continued to stroke me as he picked up his phone and answered.. "Fuck.... hello?" he went on. I sat there trying to be quiet watching him on his phone and stroking my cock fast. "Yeah... okay.... okay.." He went on talking, then turning to look at me while still on the phone as he licked my cock and sucked the tip. "Okay... see you tomorrow." He said as he hung up. He put. They were some of the first trees to change color in the fall. I dangled my legs off the rock outcropping for an hour, pondering all the things going on in our lives. I must confess being alone at times helped to recharge my emotional batteries.After Lovers’ Rock, I buckled down, visiting the shipyard and checking on the barge dock. With the arrival of new people from Convey, vetted by Derwen, I made new acquaintances. I wouldn’t consider them residents until they properly settled in.