It was my uncle asking me to tell “Jean” that because of a tropical storm in the area he was going to have to stay on the rig a while longer. I t...ld him I would pass on the message when she got home. I hung up and then dialed the number to the flower shop. “Jean” answered and I relayed the message to her. I hung up with her and headed down the hall to shower and get cleaned up. I had just stepped out of the shower when I heard the phone ringing. I wrapped a towel around my waist and ran. They cleared away as the band played one more song just for Alex and me. Our friends cheered and applauded us as we held each other tight and slowly danced alone. When the song ended, we made our way toward the door. Again, our friends surrounded us and continued to offer us their good wishes. They offered congratulations to me and jokingly, I hope, condolences to Alex. When we finally reached our car it was a little past midnight. Alex laid a lip lock on me that was born of a hunger deep. However, she was really clueless about thegame. She did not know that Phillip Rivers was having an All Pro seasonand would be the Chargers' starting quarterback for years to come. Addto that he knew she was looking for a meal ticket. She had startedcoming on to him early last season. After he had begun the season asstarting QB and had a few big games. His name and face was all over theschool, especially after he threw for 513 yards and four TDs againsttheir biggest rival. While he didn't give. . . .Thank you’ ‘Anytime dad, anytime,’ he answered, then hung up. God, even my kids knew how I felt, God I loved them. ————————————— It was Sunday and I headed over to JR’s house. I remembered the beer, beverage, and the chip and dip, just like I was told. As I walked in everyone said hi. I gave them all a hug. Kissed all the kids and my two daughter in-laws. Dot came over and kissed me on the cheek and whispered, don’t worry dad, she’s here. I just starred at Dot wondering how she knew what.