My brother in law, Ted, is a good looking guy. He's very outgoing and very popular. He looks like the kind of guy who could someday run for president,...but he lacks motivation. His lover, Ed, is pretty much the same but not so outgoing. The two of them wouldn't exactly be welcomed at very many holiday gatherings so they're stuck here with the rest of us misfits trying to make the best of it.My sister in law, Selena and her husband Todd also have no offspring. Melissa loves throwing things in her. "Danni!" Phee warned.Danni looked at Jake. "Sorry. I'm the bitchy one."Jake wasn't fazed. "Well we could do with a few more bitchy ones in this world, then. Fact is I've been lonely most of my life, and I ain't been around a pretty woman, much less a whole passel of em naked, since long before my Emma died back in ninety-three. Oh, I've seen em on the street and all, but they ain't got no interest in an old, used up cowboy like me. And along come you lovelies, and you treat me like I'm family.. She really could play the game. The only thing that she didn't know was just how dangerous the game that she was playing really was.The lower level of the house had been converted into a large family room, complete with a large-screen, high-definition television set that was hooked up to a satellite dish, surround sound, a stereo system, a pinball machine, and a pool table. After clean up was complete and an after-dinner brandy was consumed by all (it seemed to be a bit of a tradition in. Nichol's hand.Mr. Nichols asked, "Where is your group from?"Joe said, "We are from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Amish country. How about you?" I'm from Monkton, Ontario. How long have you been canoeing?"I answered, "We started a week ago. We had three days of rain followed by five days of hunger. It's been quite a trip." I hope you don't get too discouraged from your problems here. This is a wonderful park."I explained, "I know. I love this place. This isn't my first trip here. My first trip.