”. Sandra said as she made the introductions. “ This is Connie, Dano and she asked if you were available today. I knew better than to speak for yo....”“I was going to ask how long we'd be here myself. Cathy wants on the table too.” I said..“Paying members have priority over management ..” Sandra said, smiling.” We'll be here till you're ready to move on to the next one , Dano...so figure at least staying overnight.”Sandra gave Cathy my list for supplies and sent her shopping, saying she would. Being so large, she didn’t move around that much but in heavier sea states she tended to roll and Mike had a touch of mal de mer until he got his sea legs.What was frustrating was working in the office deep in the bowels of the ship. Whenever he could, Mike went up to the GDP Gun Direction Platform which was a deck high up on the island to watch the planes take off and land. Or he went up onto the three deck starboard after ladder bay where he could get fresh air and was one of the few places. It’s wooded with a pond. I fish and hunt it. I don’t think Landers would offer me the same experience. I love that place, Jam.”“It sounds delightful, Jar. I would like to be invited there some day.”I smiled. “I think that’s likely.”He smiled back. “Jar, I would like to accompany you anywhere you will permit. My day has been delightful. I think there is much we share. You know that we’re invited to stay for supper and into the evening?”“Yes, I was assured that it would be casual because this is. I understand. I really do. And I’m the one who should apologize for not being able to give you what you want most in the world.”“Forget all of that. I’ll worry about it in May. Right now, I just need you to make love to me.”I made love to her, then pulled her tightly to me and we cuddled until we both fell asleep.In the morning, when I went to get out of bed to run, Stephie pulled me back into bed.“Steve, I’m really sorry about last night.”Stephie’s Georgia drawl was almost completely gone. Her.