Once Tom had left the Success Nudist Resort and returned home he sent off an email to the web address given in the newspaper. Neither set of parents w...nted to become Lifestyle Nudists but Tom, Belinda and Jamie had all decided that they did. All three of them wanted to apply for this new thing that the newspaper was talking about - so Tom sent off his email as such - listing all three names as candidates for the one month long trial of Lifestyle Nudism.Within the space of only a few days Tom. I’ll be ready. I love you, Rachel.”“Mmmhmm.” Disconnect.Fuck!“Mostly, we’ve gotten used to you being a bit of a dork and sometimes sounding like you’re a hundred years old and hate the world,” Rachel said. I held my breath. Had I been acting my age? “Sometime you are too clueless to fathom. It’s like you weren’t even born in this century. You got hit harder than you let anyone know, didn’t you. That’s the only explanation I can think of.”“Maybe I did. But if they started asking questions or I. Can you lend me a firearm?"I looked at her. "You have no legal authority to do anything, Mari," I told her. Before she could argue I said "But I do. Privateers have law enforcement authority in addition to our other duties."Mari gave a quick nod that she understood."As for firearms, I don't think that's a good idea. As soon as we enter the freighter, their internal sensors will pick them up and notify the bridge. Where are yours? I know you brought some on." Weapons locker in our cabin." Right,. " Sorry, I never know what to say. I'm so pleased to see you, I just can't say. It's so good to see a friendly face." There's been no let up, then?" It's not just Angela's mother any more. In fact, my mum says she seems to have toned down her comments now." What are you going to do?" What I'm doing now, keeping my head down, keeping my nose clean, keeping away from Angela." As I said this, I could feel a distinct sense of unease. I'd become familiar with this sensation over the last ten years,.