The last rain in the area had changed the landscape enough that his trip was actually a little faster. The banks of the gullies had collapsed in areas...making it easy for the horses to cross. When he hit the broad gully, he knew that the trip was going to be even shorter as it originated near the canyon where his fellow students were camped. The ride would be direct and easy.As he rode, he watched the ground keeping an eye out for interesting specimens. Places where water ran out of the canyons. " Damn you, James," Dick smiled. "I expected that response but not so gently and understandingly given. Don't let's pursue it any further at the moment. We've still got to test other tenants' reactions. There may be enough who are willing to buy to leave you safe. I certainly hope so." So do we!" said the Jays together.Dick stood up. "I won't prolong this," he said, "and I can't tell you how sorry I am to put you in this position."As soon as he had gone Jenny clutched James. "Please God, let us. I... I really like the new you.You know what I mean? I've loved you since we were kids, but there'ssomething about this new Kelly that makes me feel, I don't know...needed. Protective and a little maternal. You are so pretty in theseclothes and I love seeing you pretty. Are you ok with that?" Shewhispered.Kelly's legs were getting weak from the genital attention. He nestledhis head in her shoulder as she continued her massage. His breathingquickened as he said, "I guess it's fine. It's just. Bill looked at Simone who was standing beside him. There were tears running down her cheeks. She grabbed Bill's free arm and said, "Bill please don't hit him. You remember how he gets. You know he's a really nice guy when he isn't drinking. Please don't hurt him!"Bill never took his eyes off Terry. He said, "Oh, I won't hit him. At least I wasn't planning to hit him. He deserves to have his ass beaten within an inch of his life but I won't do it unless he hurts you Simone or he makes a big.