”Beth began fetching and carrying with a vengeance. At times Larry was hard put to keep up with her. Finally, about 10:30 a.m. they used all the con...rete mixed up and Larry said, “Let’s take a break before we mix another batch. I’m going to have a beer now. Do you want one?”“Yeah, if you don’t mind I would like to have one with you.”They both found a comfortable place to sit and did so. They drank their beer in companionable silence for a moment then Larry looked over at Beth and said, “I know. "Tonight we are having soufflé. I would take you to Martin's but that will have to wait for another night I am afraid," Alex said as he refilled her glass."Tonight?" she asked, startled."Certainly. Why? Did you have a date? I am sorry; I should have asked if you were free. I just assumed you were."Samantha sat there looking at him. She really did not have any plans and suddenly the thought of going back to her empty hotel room seemed depressing. In fact, it seemed more than depressing really.. This was an area where the danger from bad guys was much more of a threat than Charlie.I was being approached by 2 guys on a motorbike. I was immediately suspicious of their intentions because they both had their faces covered. It was a 50/50 deal because a face scarf acted to keep the road dust out of your mouth and nose. I had my .38 inside my pocket with my hand on the trigger. My M16 was slung muzzle down but ready for action. They may have had bad intentions, but we never found out. I got. I wasn't sure what her reaction would be until she smiled at me. We shook hands and chatted, then she pointed to the IHOP nearby.It was a favorite hangout for quite a few of us back in the day. After we placed our orders it was time to clear the air.We both spoke at once."I'm sorry I ..."Then Gail took my hand and leaned real close to me to whisper in my ear."I wanted you to use them ON ME!" You wanted me (GULP) to use (cough) the . . . holeeeeee shit!"It was her cabin now after her uncle.