For everything that is said in a command, there is far more that remains unspoken. It is those unspoken things that I can change. Command me, and I wi...l do my best to find a way to turn it against you. Command me, and in time I will win my way free." I don't want to stay like this!" blurted Nick. He knew that if he didn't say something, he would be stuck like he was. "Don't listen to him! It's just another trick. You're smart, just like I used to be! You can figure it out, I know you can."The. ” “Right!” She laughed. “So lucky he couldn’t even stay in town for the party.” She went on to tell me that he’d had a hunting trip planned for this weekend, and she’d told him it was OK, but now she wished he was here to celebrate with her. I held my arm out to her and offered to buy her a drink. “Big spender! It’s an open bar!” She laughed. “Lucky me.” I answered and pulled her with me to the bar. That’s pretty much where we stayed for quite a while. I had a good time talking with her, and I. The houseboat we all shared was a nice one. Each one of us having our own separate bedrooms, and none of them cramped in size either. Penny was still dead asleep, snoring softly away as I got up, dressed, and then walked outside for a stretch, along with my early morning smoke. It was the only time that I did, that and one just before going to bed. I didn't, and wouldn't smoke inside the houseboat as I knew it would irritate Mac for sure, so I walked out all the way to the bow of the boat. " I was just telling Gary you need medical attention, so I'm going to get you down to my HOV and get..." I can't." I said terrified."What? Dear really, you can't..." Please. Gary's right. I'm fine," I pleaded."Honey, if money's a problem. I'll be happy to pay." I suddenly got the irrational idea that she was probing for something, a hint or an idea that she was on to more than she was letting on."Karen, can I be honest with you?" Sure dear." I though I caught just a glimpse of a smile there,.