The first one had been empty. The second had contained sixteen thousand heads of lettuce that had long since spoiled. The third had been full of bags ...f steer manure - which might be somewhat useful once the sun came back out. The fourth had been empty. The fifth had contained two thousand cases of Sprite soda."What were you thinking, Matt?" asked Jason, the designated lookout and student pilot."Well, we're going around calling today January 1, right?" Are you saying that it isn't January 1?". Nobody was home so I quickly did the dishes. I figured I would call Kimiko and tell her the truth. When I called her and started to explain. She stopped me and told me how she and her mother have already talked about it.“I understand the situation you were in Brad and I don’t blame you at all. Yes it’s a little weird that you had sex with my mom, but give the situation I totally understand and she’s right you are very brave and I still want to be your girlfriend.” Kimiko was saying.“I would. "I think we should head back into the ravine. Maybe we can camp back where we entered the ravine. It would be safer." That's a two hour drive," I told her sharply."Still," Karen replied, cutting me off, "it would be safer for us there." I came here to explore," I told my daughter plainly, walking back towards her as we spoke."Well, ' Samantha jumped into the conversation, "maybe you could explore the area back on the plain where we entered the ravine. It would be safer for us there."I. I should put those away I thought. Nah, let the maid get em, Igiggled. When I realized I was giggling, I figured the beer was gettingto me too.Might as well have another one I thought. Walking barefoot to thekitchen made me wonder if the shoes the lady had picked would even fit.Opening the beer on the way back I thought no time like the present tofind out!Back in my room I fetched the bag with the shoe box inside from thecloset and set it next to me on the bed. Placing my beer on the nightstand.