Mostly. The downside was that I didn't go to science camp. But I did get a week at a dude ranch and Dad delivered my papers. I was really beginning to...like horses—even Princess and Gypsy. I couldn't take any more time off after that. I had a paper route and didn't have any way to keep my customers satisfied if I left. I needed to train a replacement for next year or I'd never have a vacation again.On the positive side, I had a girlfriend. Well, sort of. I went to church with her family. It was. ”I got to work in the kitchen and she was sitting on the counter-stool. It took me almost an hour to finish and serve her.“K, this is the best meal I’ve had in a long time.”“You’re welcome!”“I think I’ve got something for you.” she said and reached for my cheek.Her soft lips touched my skin and it was more than a friendly peck. It felt like an invitation to me. I hugged her gently and let her go as I cleaned up. She said she wanted to help, and walked into my kitchen. I was about to give her an. I thanked her and agreed to stay at least a few days. I needed some time to get my affairs in order, do my rehabilitation and find out where my life was headed.I went to therapy and Tony said he heard of my good fortune that I was staying at Annie's place. "I knew she liked you," said Tony. "Don't hurt her and always be honest with her. She's one of my best friends. I've never known her to let someone stay at her place. You're one lucky guy."Annie put me in a wheelchair to wheel me out of the. However, after the wedding, we moved into a small apartment near the clinic while Jack went through the teleportation training. He could already do all of the things that I could do, including mining gold. Our first experience with sex was absolutely earthshaking as far as we were concerned. We were able to share our orgasms, and you will never believe what that was like. It certainly is something that I can never describe in mere words.Yes, I was sore the next morning, but with TK to help me,.