." Gesturing at her breasts, I continue. "Look at those tits, they're perfect!" She lifted a single eyebrow, "You think so?" I know so," I replied, ...hen decided to go for broke. Steeling myself, I made the bravest play of my life. "Um, Carly?" I asked her, the words suddenly awkward in my mouth. "Can -- can I see what they feel like?" Eyes widening, my baby sister slowly nodded her head. I could feel my legs trembling as I reached out with both hands to caress Carly's breasts, her lips. "When we made love and I told you I loved you, I want you to know I meant it."She waited a few seconds and said, "When I said, 'I love you too, ' I also meant it." She turned around and walked away taking a piece of my heart with her.It was a couple of years ago when they left. They got married in Las Vegas and lived in Cleveland. Through the grape vine I heard they had a baby boy. I didn't keep in touch with them because I knew it would only hurt me inside. I guess love really does grow fonder. Girl, you’re only thirteen!”Vicki said, “Mom, it’s no big deal. Nearly everyone I know is an engineer of some sort, except for Mizz Beck, and she’s REALLY smart!”The doorbell rang, and Vicki stepped to answer it. She opened it to Bill Hardesty, carrying a small duffel. She grabbed his hand and pulled him into the room, saying, “Bill, this is my Mom, Karen. Mom, this is my student, Bill Hardesty!”Bill shook her hand and said, “Pleased to meet you, Mizz Karen. I apologize for the sweat and grime,. Cody eyed the dogs and gave up. The guy gasped and rubbed his neck. ‘Shit. Now, if you’re done with the antics, let me continue what I was doing, and you’ll stay alive.’ He had a raspy voice. He turned away and continued his task, which was apparently gathering all his weapons and traps. We sat in silence, watching him. Liv was crying silently, a combo of pain and fear on her pretty face. Cody was still bleeding, but was sitting tied to the tree trying to stop it. He winced as the rope dug.