(I had 2 daughters)A about 9 days had passed since the funeral, and Bill and I had talkedevery day since his arrive. It was time for the 3 of us to h...ad to the lake.I had booked a rustic cabin from friend of mine that featured a wood burningstove, couch, double bed and bunk bed.There was one old oak table, with a variety of odd kitchen chairs.The first evening, we arrived fairly late so it was a quick snack, and tobed for Bill's son Grey. Shortly after Bill and I sat on the front stairsto the. She might even be whispering, 'Yes George, yes.'George had found a box of poker chips, and we had agreed we would start with 50 points each and play until someone ran out. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary. No one breathed a word about strip poker, though looking back I'll bet George was thinking about it. I know it crossed my mind briefly. I wonder, could the thought also have come into my wife's mind? Yet there was no sign of danger, none at all until that last hand.Oh, how I wish I could. You didn't see me I guess. Damn—you can swim faster than I can." No, tonight I just decided to feel the burn. I've been off my exercise routine for a few days and I just really wanted to get into it. I just gave it a little extra push." 'A little extra push'. Yeah, right. You were goin' through the water like a dolphin. I don't think I've seen anyone moving like that since Lifeguard qualifications." Well, I guess it's good to know that the body can still do it."Joanne looked around to make sure. ” He put the papers away then said, “One last thing. I know you couldn’t stop your Gap Year so I have a proposition for you.”I looked at him but didn’t answer.“Come and work for me for the next year. It’ll be a good experience for you, and I’ll be sure to keep you busy enough to keep you from getting too depressed. I don’t need an answer now, take your time and let me know when you’ve made up your mind. Just remember that it’ll be better than sitting around here for a year.”I nodded. “I’ll.