"I'm not saying you aren't," Ritter replied, "but I'm still notinterested." He paused a half beat. "I will give you ten dollars forthat mule of your...."Septimus' partner, George Higgins, answered for them both. "No, thankya, Mr. Ritter. We'll need Homer t'get what gear we do have up to themnew gold fields in the Dakota Territory." George was dressed much thesame as Sep Blake, but he was taller with no hair on his head, top orchin or in-between, except for a pair of bushy red eyebrows."In. Mike had been ready to follow her down until he was asked to assist his father and uncle in measuring the area between the cottages.His hopes of being asked to help her cover her body with suntan oil were ruined. He didn't broadcast his disappointment and managed to watch her through his sunglasses as he worked. Mike watched her remove her cover up to reveal another striking bikini. He was afraid to blink as she spread the tanning oil on her firm body. Other families had arrived during the. . I know my cheeks at least areflushed.She pats my thigh as she rises then leans in. "Oh Angel, you aredelightful!" Then gives me a peck on the cheek before strolling off.My gaze follows her for a few seconds, and Candi giggles, "Ooh... sissyhas a crush!" I do not!" I hiss back turning to face her"Oh like don't mind me..." She giggles. "It's sooo cool if one of themlikes you. They can like get you time off, and take you out in an eveningand stuff..." Candi shows off a shiny braclet, "They can. I was looking forward to his return, since he promised me a special celebration when he got back, but it was still my birthday, and I still had nothing going on. I was resigned to going home after work, taking a bath, and frigging myself to my favorite fantasy. It wasn't my first choice of a way to spend my special day, but it wasn't my last, either!So imagine my shock when I walked in the front door of our house to a big group of people yelling "Surprise!" And in the middle was Rob, grinning.