A few tears were already dripping frommy eyes. Then I heard footsteps behind me, I expected it to be Gabe. SoI turned to tell him to get lost for now... But it was Isabel that wasrunning up to me. Now I really broke down in despair. She would remindme forever about it. But then Isabel did something I didn't expect, shehugged me. She motioned to Leo I think, and pulled me with her to walkon the sand."Maren, I'm sorry for teasing you all the time about your boyfriend. Idid read your emotions well. He was getting the idea that having a lot of kids was a big deal to this family."You've got that right," Robert said. "I've got two kids already and we're working on making a third. We hope to have a dozen all told." Good luck," Jared said."Cousin Niles." Cousin Robert! I'm glad to see you're back from Afghanistan." Thanks," Robert said."Have you got the little lady pregnant again?" Niles asked."I've only been back a week, but we're working on it," Robert said. "We had a kickboxing session last. Mom and dad may not like it, but you will tell them since you cut your hair you want to change styles too.”I didn’t say anything. I slid the skirt up my legs and fastened it. Then I put the blouse on. I looked in the mirror and saw the skirt was not really that short. It did cover me up nicely, so I was ok. The blouse was not that sheer either. So, mom and dad should be ok with them and my explanation.We walked out of my room together and the parents were waiting for us. “Mindy, what’s up with. He took Jan by the arm and led her away.It was twilight departure and the passengers enjoyed the sight of the city lighting up against the approaching darkness, it also meant a meal, a show then dancing and drinks before hitting the sack. I mingled with the guests at the first dinner sitting, making polite chit chat and describing all the activities that were available both on board as well as at some of our various ports of call. Nearly everyone was in a good mood but then I spied Frank and.