I had noticed Angel had given me eight of the tamales to her four. She finished three of hers, then told me “Open wide for an incoming tamale, I can...��t eat all of these!” “I’m not twice as big as you, Sugar Dumplings.” I denied. “Oh yes, you are, you big moose, and more!” She volleyed. “How much do you weigh, two forty? I am a slender petite ninety-eight pounds and forty pounds of that is my hair!” “Slender and petite, you say? Is that anything like short and skinny? Whichever, I adore you!”. "Stop!" I cried. "How can you know these things?"The girl lifted her head to look at me, and I could not hold back the scream at the sight of her face. It's not that she was suddenly hideous, or even scary; it was still her face, except for the eyes. The barest glimpse of those eyes burned me to the core of my existence. In those eyes I saw the totality of my sin, shining from her innocent face to condemn me. I was in agony, sure that the very flesh was melting away from my bones. But that was. “I’ll give you guys my master bedroom so you’ll have more room, and I’ll sleep in the guest bedroom, no problem.” “Thanks, Ben. You’re going to like Jackson, he’s so good to me,” she gushed. “I think we might get engaged by the end of the year.” I had already cleaned my two bedroom apartment when they arrived, and the master bedroom was ready for them. Jackson was a foot taller than Wendy, with broad shoulders and a shaved head. His hand dwarfed mine when we shook, and Wendy clung to him like. We've been a couple the last two weeks."Abby said, "Congratulations. I'm happy for you."Will added, "That's good. My brother has excellent taste in women." We talked about the happenings at school and around town for a few minutes. Penny and I filled Will and Abby on what the Venturer Crew was doing.Will asked, "Are you planning to work at scout camp next summer?"I answered, "Of course."Will asked, "Still planning on working in Aquatics?" If Joe still wants me." I replied.Will smiled. "You'll.