As we broke the kiss, she told me she was going to shower after her long flights and change so we could go to the beach and got into her suitcase and ...ook out what I assumed was her swim suit. I heard the shower running, and unpacked the suitcases and sat down in the chair to let her finish so I could change. I had my feet up on the bed as the bathroom door opened. She stepped out and I caught my breath. OMG, she was breathtaking. She had on a Royal Blue one piece bathing suit that tied around. . something else. Among her other strong attributes, she had a winning poker face, and I just couldn't discern what was going on in that pretty head of hers.We walked in silence for a while towards our apartment building, when I decided to let her off the hook early. The whole toothpaste thing had thrown me off. I had intended to tease her and see how much I could disgust her and see how vehemently I could make her refuse to do it, even getting in a fun dick flash, perhaps. But now, jeez, it. I went over and picked them up with shaky hands, remembering that summer when I tried to cut my own hair with them. Last summer, my life was normal, I thought as I remembered the Fourth of July party down at the river and brought the scissors down to my wrist, digging the sharp edge into my skin. I watched as the blood welled up and I felt the calming effects the cut had solicited. I breathed deep and then returned to my bed. I sat a moment, waiting for my breathing to even out, before giving. "I said, "Anton, do your people have electricity?" Very little. The plants require many people to operate them. There is little gas or diesel for the generators we have." I understand." The land is flat which means hydro-electric would not be reasonable. "Charlie, please have someone load a generator, battery, radio, and antenna for our trip. Once that's done, I think we will be ready to go." Yes, ma'am. I will see to it. We will head your way, mom. We will be ready to follow Mister Anton in a.