She lifted her beach chair and bag out of the trunk and headed to that special spot. It was a small knoll/mound that beckoned her. She could still vis...alize her initials still embedded in the wet sand. A smile….ahhh how long had that warm smile that reached to the depths of her soul lay hidden in pain? She took off her top and shorts to reveal her swimsuit. The large brim bonnet shielded the harsh sun rays from her face as she stretched out in her chair and allowed the warm breeze to carry her. “About whatever they want to talk about. Where’s the downside? She’s not going to get into politics, since she doesn’t get into politics here. She’s a stay-at-home mom without any agenda other than taking care of her husband and children. What could she possibly say that would be harmful to you?”“Huh.” I had to scratch my head at that. “She’ll never go for it. She’s never even campaigned for me on her own.”“Have you ever asked her?” Mindy pushed back.“You’re getting pushy in your old age,. I figured that I'd better play it as if he was joking. "Well, that would take a really great tip.". He stared at me for a few more seconds. "I guess it comes down to the definition of a really great tip. Would a hundred do it?". That tiny smile still played at the corners of his mouth. I didn't know what to do. "Dick, you know that I'm married. I've been married for 13 years.". "And it's getting a little boring, isn't it, sweetie? The spark, the flame that was there 13 years ago isn't. . no matter what... I even broke up with..." the girl whimpered, almost crying."Then let's forget all of it, just accept this small whim of your mothers." she said as she embraced her daughter "Just be my good and obedient little girl, won't you?" Yes mom, I'm very sorry." The busty girl said, still trembling "I'll always obey you in everything... always!"Linda didn't comment on the subject from then on, but still was puzzled by her mother's attitude, it was so unlike her. In the clothes store.