..”Tired as a dog. I know. She looked it, to be honest. Having a child is one of the quickest ways to turn a lovely young woman into an animated cad...ver. Okay, that’s crude. She was still stunningly beautiful, even though her breasts now had dents in them and she needed all her expertise as a makeup artist to hide the bags under her eyes.“Of course, sweetheart. I’ll step out and get some shopping in.”“Shopping? We’re dining out! I won’t sleep THAT long!”“No, I mean just the essentials. I didn’t. We would stay up really late cuddling on the couch watching scary movies until we all feel asleep on the floor together.The next day we would be up top on the boathouse in our bathing suits, drinking, laughing, listening to music and hanging out.We would all be sitting out on the sofa up top and Logan would decide she needed to go cool off in the water. So she would leave us alone up top and you and I would start kissing and making out. At first just casually but then we started getting really. I’ve always wanted a convertible and finally found a good deal on one. That’s why I asked you to the beach. I know how much you love riding in one.” You smile and say, “What are we waiting for? Let’s get going.”We head out towards the coast, the weather is beautiful, sun shining, not very hot, just enjoying the drive. We make small talk about how each other’s week had been and just enjoy each other’s company. I glance down every once in a while and notice that your skirt seems to be creeping up. All that remained were two exams, and then it was on to graduation.“Mike? Clarissa?” Doctor Blahnik called out from behind us.We turned and walked back to her.“If you two aren’t doing anything tonight, come to the house for dinner. Bring Elizaveta and Abby.”“We had planned to go out tonight,” I said. “But I think dinner at your house sounds wonderful. The only caveat is that we were having dinner with Mark and Alyssa.”“They’re welcome, if that doesn’t mess up your plans.”“It doesn’t,” I.