Erin Wyatt attended without a guest. She had returned in the summer and taken an administration job at a prep school about 20 miles north of Los Angel...s.The biggest surprise for Brock was that Jen had invited Chris Gomez to attend as her guest. The pair seemed to be getting along quite well. As had happened every time he saw his friends out with a new guy, he felt the initial surge of jealousy. But it receded far more quickly this time than it had in the past.It helped that he knew and liked. "The chief has some big operation running today. But I'll call and give you some warning." "That would be nice," Robin said with a smile. "Hmm. Maybe I can fix something Cajun tonight. A little gumbo or etouffee? Then it won't matter if you're late." Gabe took the last bite of his omelet, laid his paper on the table and drained the last of his coffee as he was standing up. "That sounds great, hon," he said, walking around to kiss Robin on the cheek again. "Okay, girls... you ready?" The twins. "You sure?" Damn sure." Me too." And I walked over, put my arms around her and gave her a kiss."Lemme put out the lights. We c'n go into my room an' be more comfortable."So we did.It was the dern chickens that woke me.GordyI woke with the rooster's cry. Weena's head was on my shoulder. Today was the day we'd get to see Maddy's station and Charlie's and get to look at the river. I turned my head and gave Weena a kiss."More." How could I refuse? But then I got up, threw on a shirt, grabbed my. Trish took one look and got it. "Luis is coming." Yes." Okay. Can Bobby come over?"Phyllis eyed her eldest daughter, knowing she didn't have a leg to stand on if she said no. "I guess."Trish wrinkled her nose and sighed. "Not tonight. Football tomorrow, and then the dance. We might stay all night at the club."Phyllis pulled in a breath. The horse was long gone -- closing the barn door now was a waste of time. "Please keep me informed -- I worry."Trish smiled. "Yes, Ma'am."The boys thought.