By contrast, the rumbling sounds of drums and amplified instruments playing pirate-influenced rock music kept the mood upbeat and modern. The whole ba...lroom was filled with people wearing period costumes of soldiers, pirates, maidens, and wenches. A few were wearing higher class costumes like Jillian's green dress, but as they walked into the ballroom she couldn't miss the envious looks they both got.Zach strutted next to her, giving the crowd a smile and a nod, his hand holding hers in place. She slides her panties down her legs and steps out of them. She's in good shape. The nub of her clitoris is visible. Did she shave her pussy because she knew she would end up here?"Beautiful," Vanessa sighs.Francesca doesn't look up."Turn around."Francesca turns obediently. Tight little bottom. She's going to be popular. Stenson will want extra for her."She's young. How old are you, Francesca?" Eighteen." Eighteen?"Francesca nods. She might be eighteen. She might not be. She definitely looks. ‘‘It’s time to go cause some heartburn for some Navy people,’’ I said as I stood.The Navy people were still on the phones, the Secretary of Defense hung up on his as we came back in the door.They had called in reinforcements of their own, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Ingram. I could see desperation afoot.I slid the folder over to the Ingram.‘‘Tell me what you have found out,’’ I said.‘‘The Fordson will not be available, the engineers are saying another year at least to fix multiple. As I was heading back downstairs I met my mother. She was in a white summer dress. You could see she was wearing a bikini bottom underneath and nothing else. “Just do what you’ve been told and everything will be ok.” She smiled. My husband and Beth were waiting down stairs. He was in a T-Shirt and shorts, she was still in her bikini. We all sat on the patio watching Donal and Therese swimming until we heard a car come up the drive. Beth headed down to the sea while the three of us went inside..