He'd always thought Stephen asensible, level-headed sort during their occasional poker nights, andeven just at the water cooler, but being on the rece...ving end of the kindof rant you'd expect from a moon landing denying conspiracy nut hadforever dashed that vision. He supposed Stephen was one of those weirdoswho managed to blend in well enough with the rest of the world, but wouldconfide this kind of nonsense when agitated and expect everyone else tosecretly share the same crackpot theories.Jim. “No fuckin’ way, babe,” Frankie unexpectedly said after Rachel explained what she wanted him to do, his tone becoming highly defensive. “What if that boss of yours calls the cops? I can’t take that chance.”“I’m sure he wouldn’t do that,” Rachel said, even though she didn’t know anything of the sort.“You can’t be sure, people act differently when money is involved,” Frankie said, the irony in his words lost on himself. “And after all, you’re the one who didn’t make the bank deposit in the first. " Lenny sat down, and worked to makehimself comfortable. "But the ladies will love it."I tried not to follow that particular train of thought, but had to ask."What clothing did you use to change that part?" Banana hammock." Banana hammock," I replied quietly, trying to erase the image from mymind."Listen Tim," Lenny began. "Sorry we did that today, it felt like a goodidea at the time, but it may have been a bit too much." A bit too much," I echoed "You turned me into a walking wet dream. I. Alexia left earlier this morning to help a friend with some decorating issues for her home and won’t be back until late tomorrow, but I would love to join you for dinner! In fact, I was thinking of taking my boat out for a spin later today. I would enjoy the company if you’re interested in coming along. We can grab dinner somewhere along the way.”I cautiously replied, “Hmmm, that sounds fun, but are you sure Alexia won’t mind?”Kurt chuckled, “Of course not. She would be thrilled that I have.