Either way, Patrick would be taking his first trip. But this sounded more serious."What's the matter, Charlie?" Waal. I bin readin' a lot about weathe... an' climate an' geology." Yes?" An' I was wond'ring ifn we should sell out." What?" You got a minnit?" For you? Always." Okeh. It's gettin' drier here. The Finke ain't had no water in eighteen months — mebbe twenny. Our bores are Okeh, but I know we're suckin' deeper. Coupla feet — near a metre. The cattle are doin' good. The solar panels are no. Her nipples were hard before, of course, but now they crinkle painfully. Her skin sprouts goose bumps all over. After one minute her jaw has a little tremble. After two minutes her hands are constantly making small aborted motions to hug herself against the cold. She rocks forward trying to make the spray go over her head and run down her back. I tell her to sit back on her heels. The look she gives me is one of pure desperation. This is discomfort without eroticism. It is not enjoyable. She. ’ The blue shorts are tightly cut up the outside of the thigh and have silver conches up the side. They have a matching under wire top with leather fringe. She hands those to Sally and keeps looking. She finds a nice black vest and a pair of black leather pants with zippers up the side. Mary pulls me along as she goes back toward the changing room. Sally hands Mary the selected items and Sally goes back looking for more. The changing room door closes. I wait outside on a thoughtfully provided. I was ready to pop the question to Candy and I knew — I mean I really knew — she was ready to settle down with me. Shows how much I knew."I need some time to find myself."Damn, an interception!"Joe! Did you hear me?" I'm sorry honey. Did you see that runback? What was it you wanted?" I really need some time for myself." Well, that's fine honey. We don't have to go to my folks this weekend." Joe, you aren't listening to me — I need some space." Candy, things are a bit tight right now but maybe.