You couldprobably fit ten of my kitchens into this one room." That was a long time ago. I don't do a lot of cooking for just me." Me neither," I repl...ed. "I just had some basics the last three nightsand I think I exhausted my repertoire!" Well then maybe we can help each other out. We might get more inspiredif we have each other to cook for"."I'm willing to try it, at least for a little while. No offense, but Ihope its not for that long and I can find a way back." Yeah, well about that, let. Then the recession came, and I was laid off. Amanda dumped me, and I moved back into this room with my sister. It was then, around a year ago, that I had first noticed an attraction to her. She was sixteen, impossibly innocent, and gorgeous. Now, staring at my sister, I realized how completely I had fallen for her. I loved not only the wonderful things about her- her smile, her sweetness, her body- I also loved her imperfections. I had lived in the same room as my sister for fifteen years- her. Any time on Friday before 4 pm would be fine. Frank and I are flying to Wisconsin for his 25th high school reunion. We should be home by late Sunday evening. We’ll feel better knowing that you’re here with Kurt while we’re away.”“No problem, Mrs. P. I’ll see you then.”I arrived on Friday afternoon, and waved to the Palmers as they headed for the airport. Kurt and I were familiar with each other, so after we chatted briefly, cooked and ate a frozen pizza for dinner, and changed into our comfy. I'm like a kid with his first paycheck; these cards are burning a hole in my pocket."Lisa laughed, "You, the original miser of all time, have money burning a hole in your pocket?"Chuck said defensively, "I resent that. When have I ever denied any of my family anything?"Lisa blushed, "I'm just kidding. You are overly generous, and the girls are still trying to figure out how much was on the cards you gave them. I'm sure Brandy has it figured out, but the others are merrily having a good time at.
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