The lake had a sandy bottom for the most part, but the deep part under the big tree was muddy. It wasn't very hard work, but it was dirty. Gina worked...as hard as Manfred and I did.At first, I tried to pick up the sticks in her path to save her the work. She saw what I was doing and just changed direction, thwarting my efforts. When she came to a big branch, I offered to help her carry it. She carried her end of the burden, showing me she wasn't just there for moral support or because her. Ever since then, I've felt close to Shawn, and I don't mind hugging him or putting my head on his shoulder. I would trust him with my very life. Of course, I could say the same thing about my other brothers too. Peter especially. Sometimes I wish..." What?" Never mind. Good night, Lissa." Good night, Meg."Lissa turned over and closed her eyes, wondering what Meg had been about to say. What did she wish? Something to do with her big brother, apparently.The door suddenly opened, spilling light. He truly found his mind reeling with excitement over the thoughts of her turning and toying with his mind. ‘You want to get some coffee after this paper pushing bullshit is over with?’ he asked her from over his shoulder. ‘Of course! I would love some coffee.’ Cathie responded in an upbeat and oblivious tone. She caught David’s eye when he looked at her over his shoulder, as though he were sizing her up for something. The two of them slowly walked back to their cubicles, which were just a few. ?OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!Please don?t hurt me any more!? the girl called Melanie cried while her sister Debbee joined her in her pleas, ?AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!?she cried. ?Please Daddy, don?t beat us any more,please? ?Areyou two going to be good girls from now on then?? ?YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!Please no more, Daddy!!!? they cried in unison, cuddling up as close as theycould to each other for comfort.?I hope, sir, you?re not going to be soft on your daughters. We said theydeserved another dozen.