‘It’s just Brent, Matty and ‘Tanaya getting back earlier than expected.’ Brad said quietly. ‘Do you want to bring Nicky out here to sleep wi...h me, so he’s not in the way.’ Janey said softly. ‘As far as I’m concerned he’s fine to stay where he is.’ Brad said softly. ‘He’ll be fine, I promise.’ Janey looked past Brad’s dark form at the end of the room but couldn’t see anyone behind him, she wanted to protest Nicky staying near where ‘Tanaya would be but knew she had to trust Brad. Reluctantly she. As she stepped onto the warm, golden sand, Sarah saw the sign. And gasped. “Look!” she sharply barked at John, indicating the notice.“Nude Beach Only" it read in big bold letters, along with other obligatory information in three languages with related symbols.“Oh,” John said without any anxiety. “Well, I just guess that doesn’t mean everyone has to be nude and there is no way I am heading back up those stairs and along that path just to jump in the car to find another beach. Let’s just settle. .. why are you naked?" Barbara asked."My job is make it as easy as possible the first day or so. I figure if I'm naked and stick close to the newcomers, it will help them through the worst part."There was no paperwork or signing of documents involved in checking in to the Tee. There was, however, a little ritual that had been devised to emphasize the newcomer's separation from their normal life.In a small waiting area just inside the door, Barbara was told to undress. Norma took her clothes,. " It's nice to meet you Julie," said Barbara warmly. "Thanks for coming by." It's nice to meet you Mrs. Taylor," she said shyly."Julie, please call me Barbara," she replied."Oh! I guess I could do that," Julie said in a voice of amazement that Barbara found odd. What was wrong with calling an adult by their first name?With that, Julie seated herself in a chair next to the other women, and sat silently staring at Bobby, her eyes flicking occasionally to the beeping of his heart monitor. She.