It was dark and there werehardly any lights out, but all the way home I was alight inside. I could havebeen hit by a bus and I would have been fine. S...e was unbelievable, she wasgorgeous, and she was smart too. I didn't care if I sat on the floor, truthbe told, I kind of liked it. The way she would look down at me, smiling everytime she got the right answer, or ask me questions regarding why the problemwas set up that way. And her chest, god from that angle, her chest just lookedenormous. And. Anyone who wanted a ride to Small Cove or back to Widemouth when we went, well, they would have to wait until we went.I left Filo in charge of the three prize ships, along with the Guard Commander to ensure there was no trouble. I took Jono with me, though, so I’d have someone who had been there before.Docking was no trouble at all, with no river-current to worry about. There was a little wind, but we had our oars and could easily put the ship right where Jono said we were supposed to go. There. I love them all. And I really do want what's best for them," I said. Then, trying to change the subject, I asked, "Grandmother, how are you liking the ranch?"She and Liz began comparing it to a couple of places they used to go when the girls were young. Pretty soon, Debbie and Sarah were involved and reminiscing too. Finally, John reminded them about the dance and we all headed over to the Pavilion.The live music was provided by a local group called Jessie and the Wranglers. They must have. She really is going to wrestle with me. I put my hands on her shoulders and she shrugged ‘em off. “Get real” and she reached into her bag and took out a joint. “Wanna spark up?” she asked. I looked at her, and for some reason, I blurted out 'Oh what the hell you're gonna get us arrested. I’m telling Dad!'she put the thing back in her bag quickly and said, “Why the hell would you do that?” I just stared at her. “Well…” my heart was beating like a trip hammer. '…I don’t HAVE to tell him…'I.