" Towhich set us all laughing again.Thankfully breakfast was already ready as I was chugging the shake, whichwas great considering I needed something ...o ward off the after yuckflavor in my mouth. Mom even prepared a plate for Sam, and we all enjoyedbreakfast.Sam filled my parents in on how people were looking forward for me toreturn. It seems most had heard about my hospital visit, and several wereconcerned. What surprised me was hearing how a large amount of peoplewere looking forward for me. The crew had deserted after being fired upon and the owner and his wife and daughter were the only ones left aboard. I arrived late in the day when the river was turning red.I introduced myself, ogled the women a bit since both were first class lookers, and asked what plans they had. The ship's owner, a grizzled fellow with a bad eye and a missing thumb, said his orders were to deliver the flour to a pier six miles north of Newburgh and get paid there. His cursed his vanished crewmen colorfully. Doing my best to slow my racing heart, I nodded. Without further preamble, Jordan wrapped her arms around my neck and jumped.I knew I was supposed to catch her, but in that instant, I also knew where my hands would end up and I had no time to think about it. I caught her, my hands squarely on her cheeks, and braced for the impact of her hand across my face. Instead, I looked to find her smile had grown. She wrapped her legs around me as tightly as before and held on with one hand. I lowered us. She couldn’t explain it. As soon as she had laid eyes on him, she knew she wanted him. As soon as she spotted him walking on the bridge, she knew where this was going to end. Yes, she smiled. I am going through with this… all the way to the end. Did she feel guilty? Guilty that she was on the edge of cheating on Mark? Of course she did, but as soon as she thought about this stranger and his body, her guilt melted faster than snow would melt in this 98 degree heat. And besides that, she.