"That sounds like a wonderful!" Lori said scooting closer to Don. "I'll go back and tell Ed that we're heading for our place and t...ey should follow us." Mike said as he opened the door to get out. When Mike arrived at Ed's car he walked to the passenger side window to tell him of the change in plans. Janice rolled down her window so Mike could warn them about the change when he noticed Carol sitting between Ed and Janice and she was openly stroking Ed's. .. babies get born every day; wives get pissed ... I'm used to it."He passed a pint jar, "Here, this'll help."Choking, hacking and blowing my nose, I passed it back."Good Lord!" Really something, ain't it." I can breathe again!" Clears your sinuses, don't it." He passed the jar again, "Have another. Then I'll take you back to your boat." Whoa!" I said."Yeah," Warren said, "The wife makes it. I don't drink."We sat in companionable silence ... Warren drove and I adjusted."Better?" Yeah," I. I've been promised a shot at their title if I come to California and take part in the elimination challenge they're putting on there next month. The money sucks, but the last two bouts will be nationally televised. It could be some good exposure for me." You had exhausted almost ninety percent of the energy reserves I left here for you. You are fortunate I returned so expeditiously. Another few weeks, and you would have ceased to exist." That's what you say. For all I know, I don't need you at. . Well, until maybe that particular moment anyway. He caught my eye, smiling warmly, dimples forming on his cheeks which just added to his boyish good looks. I smiled back quickly then busied myself intently with the task before me.... OK, I was embarrassed and shy. I get easily flustered, blush at the drop of a hat and stammer like a fool which does little for one's sex appeal. Anyway, I clumsily bundled my washing inside one of the large metal machines, thankful for the distraction; relieved.