The new leaves on the trees were adorable, what with their fresh soft green leaves. The daily changes you could see as they matured into full-sized le...ves was a sight to behold.Spring break was not carefree. We had the week off from school, but there were plenty of things to do around the home, or (as in Henry’s case) at the farm he worked at when not in school. I spent spring break helping mom around the house. Spring cleaning is a big deal. We swap out window treatments to match the spring. “Some of you know his wives and family were vacated from here three weeks ago. We have no idea where they went or what new life has been arranged for them. I think that might have mitigated the threat to any of us, but not eliminated it. Thus, I asked Dale to call this meeting without a lot of fanfare. I urge you all not to discuss what goes on here today or in the future. That’s all I have – a weak, ill-at-ease feeling about a threat.”Lucas spoke in his deep, resonating voice. “If this were. The only soap available was a lilac bodywash. I supposed it was better than nothing. When I stepped out of theshower, Grace had left me a clean towel to dry off with. On the consolenext to her sink was a can of shave cream and a throw away pink razor.Next to them was a pink sticky note that read, "Do you mind?"I assumed Grace wanted me smooth shaven. I didn't see why not, if thatwas what she preferred. Once I'd shaved and combed my hair, I enteredher bedroom to get dressed. Lying on the. " Trust me, Paul, that is not what I'm about. I understand what you're saying, and I swear-to-God, this isn't going to be a mercy fuck -- although, if we do it right, one of us might holler for mercy at some point!"Lois' continuing lighthearted attitude, combined with the gentle-but-insistent touch of her ever-stroking hand, were convincing enough. Maybe nothing would come of this, but Paul was sold on the idea, anyway.The couch was an awkward venue, however. Paul wondered how best to advance.