Occasionally, a deer would come out to the lake’s edge to drink of the water. Waterfowl swam in the lake, leaving v-shaped wakes behind them. At nig...t, raccoons and other animals would come to the edge of the water.The trees were home to squirrels in addition to birds of all kinds. Robins, bluebirds, woodpeckers, and blue jays flew around the cabin as though it wasn’t there. Mornings were the loudest time of the day as every bird seemed to raise its voice to welcome the sun. Nights were not. " Unbelievable? But its true, Mom. Now you understand why we were bothso happy to see you come home yesterday." Yes. I see it. You really met a goddess?" I really did, Mom. And if she was still with us, I'd give her a bigthank-you hug for bringing you back to us." So would I," Dad added.Mom grabbed us both, and then we were hugging each other and crying,even Dad. Hugging her was kinda neat, because I was now slightly tallerthan her, although slightly shorter than Dad. Which meant I fit. After dinner was cleaned up, we sat around the campfire for a time talking. My mates talked about our home. I watched as the camp women listed. Heads would nod and I noted smiles on most everyone at one time or another.The campfire was burning low so I got up to add to the fire. I retrieved a handful of wood from the pile we'd collected the last time and put some on the fire. I didn't build it up to be a big blaze because I saw couples leaving the circle and heading for the sleeping furs. I. I kissed him back, my initial shock fading. I felt myself arching up on my toes to reach his mouth and kiss him deeper. His tongue had brushed against mine and I swear I felt sparks. In fact, my whole body was being ignited. The sweetness of sugared coffee still lingered on his tongue. He lifted me up and I wrapped my legs around his long, lithe frame. His hands cupped my ass and he blindly lead us back into the stock room. Ted Leo had unexpectedly flooded the speakers, since neither of us had.