She only needed perspective. Once separated from her brother and away from the temptation he provided, she’d see things clearer. She’d use the pai... of losing him to create works of such breathtaking meaning.I couldn’t wait to witness them.“You should join us,” Kora said, taking my hand.“It’s your family,” I said.“But you’re my muse.” A smile played on her lips, her blonde hair shifting about her features. “You’re apart of my family, too. This is where you belong.” She glanced over her shoulder.. A second later I felt her fingers as they moved across my thigh."It's a bareboat cruise, not a bareback cruise," I corrected my wife. "Do you really think we should go? You don't think it's too soon? It's a lot for dad and mom to have to do," I say as I harden under the ministrations of my wife's fingers. I'm still not convinced I want what I know Caitlyn and Marisa have planned."Your mom will love having the kids," Caitlyn answered. "Besides they'll have help." A second later I felt her hand. ‘Still thirsty?’ I asked. ‘Oh yes.’ She replied. When she realized I had given her my beer, she added, ‘Are you sure?’ I nodded and smiled, and she took another long drink. ‘Good God it’s hot.’ She said. She held the now half empty can against the back of her neck, to cool herself down—then she applied the can to her throat, sighing in appreciation of the relief that the cool can offered her. I stood up and opened the window, in an attempt to let in a cool breeze. ‘That any better?’ I asked.. . I don't know why I'm telling you first. I just, um... I'm nervous, I think." So you want me to stay?" You don't have to. I mean, I don't mind if you're here, but I don't need you to hold my hand or anything. I'm just saying..." Rory?" Yeah?" How about you call your friend... and, I'll go in the other room. I have a few phone calls I need to make, anyway. Uh, I'll eavesdrop, too."I smiled. "Okay."Luke passed me, taking a moment to drop a friendly hand on my shoulder, and then he was gone, and.