As usual, Angie sat with the college kids and other young adults, and never made eye contact, though I saw her looking my way several times out of the...corner of my eye. That alone told me I was right that she’d try at least once more.After we finished our light lunch, we all went to Sunday school, and when that finished, I headed out to my car, removed my cassock, put it in its bag, and then drove back to campus to spend the afternoon with the gang, as Tasha had chosen not to come to McKinley. I slept well that night. The Massachusetts air did me good. Morning arrived and the kids had no qualms about waking me. They knew this was their day and they wanted to spend it with their Uncle Alan. I did my best to oblige."Hey kids, who wants to go to the toy store?" I asked."I do! I do!" Their joy was boundless. It was contagious as well.After a good breakfast of bacon and eggs, I wished my sister well and I herded the kids into my car. It felt good. I had never had kids of my own as my. Those caves had saved many lives, over the years.Then they were on the other side of the island, where more of the population lived, and where the island's resorts were. Eventually they pulled up short of a small jetty, where two of the larger models of Zodiac were tied up, bobbing up and down slowly. Both had overhangs attached, to shield from the sun, and she couldn't help noticing how heavy the construction of those overhangs were.On one boat there was two women lounging, both drinking a. Some we want to share, some we feel like we owe sharing and some we dare not let see the light of day.I put my face back to her head, “It’s okay. You can tell me, or you can keep it to yourself. It’s up to you. All you have to know is that I’m here if you want to talk.”I could feel her shake her head on my chest.Finally, she broke the silence. “I’m sorry we can’t have sex.”The comment was so stupid I couldn’t help but laugh. “Don’t make a big deal out of it.” I kissed her head again. “I’m not.