They had an older brother and three younger siblings. Jennifer wanted one immediately but Mom said no until after dinner. Everyone agreed.After dinner... all the children eagerly awaited their treat. Their father, George, told them they could pick their own but could only have one. They began to complain but their mother shot them a glance that caused them to keep quiet.Their mother, Susan, handed the box to Stevie, the youngest. Not even looking he randomly grabbed a cracker. It was a little. They'd killed a bull thaka that was nearly as big as the cow I'd taken, and they also had two qaka. All the other groups had two or three qaka, but I was a big surprise to them when they found out I'd brought in a thaka on my own and that didn't even mention the calf I'd led in with me. I noticed that they didn't seem nearly as happy about it as the women had.Hopefully it wasn't jealously rearing its ugly head already, but then again I knew it would sooner or later. There wasn't a chance in. Finally Alex said "Ok, Ok. You got me. Man, you two are something! Back to the question at hand, I was thinking of asking Jennifer. That ok with both of you?" Is this a date, Alex?" questioned his Mom without looking at him."No Mom. This is two FRIENDS going to a concert," replied Alex."So you think that is how her parents are going to see it?" interjected his Dad."I hadn't thought of that" He said with a frown.His Mom stopped eating and looked at Alex "So, is she going to pay for the ticket?". .."She blushed as her bravado ran out."There are some things you'd like to try?" Marie asked kindly."If we can't find a room, we'll kick someone out!" John declared."We can't," Marie said too quickly."Watch me," he commanded."John," she chided, and he stopped.Christine watched their interplay, and then frowned."Did I do something wrong?" she asked quietly."Not at all," Marie promised and then gave her a kiss. Marie looked thoughtful for a moment, and then took a deep breath. "There was some.