People had moved around some and Mindy and her husband were sitting across from me. Robby was beside me. Mindy said, "Janice, Andrea seems to like Cha...lie. I've never seen her talk to any of the local boys much before. He looks to be a fine young man."I said, "He's our oldest. Actually, he was born before Bennie and I married Robby, Pam, and Melissa. We just claim them all as our own. The kids seem to do the same though I have to admit that Charlie and Bobbi are my favorites though I would. She leaned forward and peered at the skates. "You," she finally finished, not nearly as excitedly as she'd started. She put her hands on her hips and one foot went forward to leave her in a wide, well balanced stance.The smile I'd pasted on my face slipped a bit."I value honesty in a man, Bob," she said, her voice low."Um ... as you should," I said weakly."Those aren't my skates, Bob," she said.I tried to look outraged. "What?! You mean that evil woman slipped me a ringer?!" My mother wouldn't. "You know you ain't gonna win already, so you can save yourself some wear and tear. We'll be happy to tell anyone we hafta that you fought like a hellcat the whole time if you like -- right boys?" There were grins and murmurs of agreement."I CAN'T!" You can," Smooth replied. "This is gonna be just as hard on you as you make it -- not as WE make it, 'cause we're gonna get ours, and you know it. You be only hurting yourself." He eyed her for a moment. "We can offer incentives, if you like...". We both know that's quite astretch. You do realize I can see what's under there, and I understandhow this has scared you? Spread a little for me and Carissa will takecare of everything. Don't be shy, as I promise not to hurt yousweetie." Oh thank you, Carissa," said Taylor, feeling relieved as he widenedhis stance. "You have no idea how hard this has been." Honey, of course I do," said Carissa, kneeling and pushing up hisnightgown a little more. "Don't tell anyone but I'm not a naturalblonde.